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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Yeah, I totally get that. But as a parent, I'm always worried about unexpected expenses popping up - like what if something else comes along mid-treatment? Monthly payments feel safer to me, even if they cost a bit more ...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Glad I'm not the only one who panics over tiny things like seeds stuck near crowns...my kid just got hers done, and I'm constantly checking if everything looks okay. Twice a year sounds reassuring enough, but do you ever...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
My daughter is scheduled for oral surgery next week, and honestly, I'm feeling pretty anxious about it. We've stocked up on smoothies and yogurt already, but now I'm wondering if maybe that's too much sweet stuff. Did yo...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Yikes, reading this makes me nervous...my son gets his braces off next week and he's already planning his crunchy-food comeback. How long did everyone's teeth stay sensitive after braces came off? Should I stock up on so...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Did the oatmeal texture really not bother you at all? I was super cautious when my son had his wisdom teeth out, and oatmeal seemed like it might still have tiny bits that could sneak into the sockets. We stuck strictly ...
RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?
My dentist used that paper too when my son had his filling redone. Honestly, I wasn't totally convinced it was accurate either. He kept complaining it felt "off," even though the dentist said the marks looked perfect. We...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
Did your dentist seem concerned at all that you waited until two? I'm a bit anxious about this because our pediatrician recommended going by one, and now I'm wondering if waiting longer might cause issues later. My daugh...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Interesting, I've actually had the opposite experience with heat. For my kid, mornings were definitely better for warm compresses. It seemed to loosen things up after being stiff all night, and made getting ready for sch...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
Totally get what you're saying about the water flosser. I mean, it's great and all, but does anyone else feel like it's just a bit too gentle sometimes? My kiddo has braces, and honestly, I'm always worried something's l...
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth
We went through something similar, and honestly, I felt pretty guilty at first too. Our dentist explained that even diluted juice or milk can cause issues because kids sip slowly, so the sugars just sit there on their te...
RE: Navigating Dental Implants After Tooth Removal: My Step-by-Step Approach
Totally agree about the saltwater rinses, they've really helped my daughter after her extraction. But I'm still a bit worried about the bone graft part... is there anything specific we should watch out for afterward? Lik...