sewist82
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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Had a similar experience with my kid's dentist. One suggested fillings right away, but another said we could just keep an eye on things and brush bett...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Switched to a water flosser last year after realizing I'd floss maybe once a week (if that)... Honestly, it's way less hassle, and my kid actually use...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

My kid's dentist said something similar about cinnamon toothpaste—apparently it's a common irritant for sensitive gums. We switched him to a milder fr...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Yeah, it's definitely tricky figuring out what's best. We did the natural route for a bit too, but our dentist mentioned that fluoride's especially im...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

I hear you on the paranoia, but honestly, after my kid's extraction, we found that obsessively rinsing actually irritated things more. We stuck to roo...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Peanut butter smoothies were a hit here too, but oats always ended up gritty for us...maybe I wasn't blending long enough? Did you soak them first or ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Totally agree, reputation helped us too. But we also checked online reviews after getting recommendations from friends. One dentist had great reviews ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Good point about the polishing agents. My son's dentist mentioned something similar at our last visit. She said many whitening toothpastes contain abr...

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RE: Finally found something that helps my gums feel normal again

We've had good luck with rinses containing aloe vera—seems gentler for sensitive gums. My son hated the strong minty ones, but the aloe-based rinse wa...

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RE: Minty fresh vs. saltwater rinse: what's your go-to for gum breath issues?

Saltwater's been my go-to for years, especially when my kid had braces—really seemed to help calm down irritated gums. Minty rinses always felt like a...

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RE: chipmunk cheeks after tooth removal—ice packs vs warm compress?

Yeah, exactly—I noticed the same with my daughter. Ice helped at first, but she complained less after switching to heat. Did anyone else find alternat...

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RE: Keeping your teeth white after a pro treatment—how long does it last?

Honestly, I've heard brushing right after coffee can actually wear down enamel faster. Dentist told my daughter to rinse with water first and wait a b...

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RE: Feeling self-conscious about smiling too big because of gums showing

My daughter had a similar issue—she was really bothered by her gums showing when she laughed. We talked to our dentist about it, and he basically said...

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