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RE: How picky are you about cleaning around your braces or aligners?
Does anyone else worry about whether their kid is actually getting everything clean with braces? I feel like I’m constantly hovering, making sure they brush long enough and use all the little tools. But then it turns int...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
Wait, your kid actually tried chocolate milk for rinsing? That would send my anxiety through the roof. I worry enough about just getting my daughter to use plain water and not swallow the toothpaste. Is it really okay to...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
That’s actually really reassuring to read, because my kid had a root canal last month and now she keeps saying her jaw feels “weird” when she eats on the other side. I was honestly worried something went wrong, especiall...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
We’re in the middle of this debate for my kid right now, and I’m honestly stressed about it. I keep picturing her leaving a removable one in her lunch bag or, worse, accidentally tossing it in the cafeteria trash. But th...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
Totally agree about gas station sinks - my kid’s retainer case has definitely seen things I’d rather not think about. Do you ever just stand there and wonder if it’s even worth rinsing, or if you’re just swapping one set...
RE: Getting my 4-year-old to stop sucking her thumb... help?
That sounds a lot like my son - he just can’t seem to stop, especially when he’s tired or watching TV. I keep worrying it’ll mess up his teeth, but nothing we try really works for long. Do you ever feel like constantly m...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I totally get nervous about that too. When my daughter had her filling, I kept pausing her music every few minutes just in case someone needed to talk to her. It’s honestly stressful trying to balance helping her relax a...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Did your swelling last more than a couple days? My kid’s getting all six done over two appointments, and I’m honestly freaking out about how long they’ll be miserable. Did you have any trouble eating even soft foods, or ...
RE: SHIFTING YOUR SMILE CENTER: WHO'S USING ELASTICS VS. SPRINGS?
That’s actually not a bad idea. My kid’s been on elastics for a few months and I swear, half my brain is just trying to remember if we changed them after dinner or not. Do you find your orthodontist was clear about how o...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
My 10-year-old might need one soon, and honestly, I’m freaking out a little. Did your cousin have any issues with nosebleeds or trouble sleeping after? I keep picturing my kid waking up in pain or something going wrong. ...
RE: Why is every fun food suddenly off-limits with braces?
I feel like every time my kid asks for a snack lately, I’m running through a mental checklist of “will this break a bracket?” or “is this going to get stuck forever?” It’s honestly kind of exhausting. I get the soft appl...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
Did your dentist warn you about the psychological side of it? I keep worrying my kid will be scared to eat normally even after everything heals up. She’s still on soft foods and already complaining, but I’m way more anxi...
RE: Keeping old bridges standing: tricks that actually work?
Is it really enough to just clear weeds and grass? I always worry about hidden rot or something inside the wood that you can't see. Has anyone actually checked under their bridge for mold or soft spots, or is that just m...
RE: Little tweaks for a straighter smile: what actually works?
The “crack” noise from the trays is exactly what freaks my kid out - sometimes I wonder if it’s normal or if we’re doing something wrong. When you “roll” them in from the front, does it actually make them fit tighter, or...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
I’m kind of nervous about using vinegar or hydrogen peroxide since my kid’s trays are for her whitening gel - do you think it could mess with the plastic, or maybe leave stuff behind that she’d taste? I’ve tried the fizz...