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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
That’s exactly what happened with my kid last year. After a filling, she kept saying her teeth “felt weird,” but honestly, I thought maybe she was just being sensitive. It’s easy to second-guess, like you said. But then ...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
That’s something I’ve wondered about too, especially since my kid’s dentist keeps pushing these pricey rinses. I get wanting to help, but I honestly don’t see a huge difference unless we’re really slacking on brushing an...
RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?
Same here. Did you ever notice weird sleep patterns too? My son would wake up every hour for nights, then suddenly - bam - a tooth. But half the time, it was just a growth spurt or who knows what.
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
I get what you’re saying about saving a molar if it’s not infected, but what if the dentist can’t guarantee that a root canal or crown will last? My kid had a back tooth that looked fine on x-rays but kept bothering him,...
RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out
My kid used to get super anxious at the dentist, but once they started putting on cartoons, it was a total game changer. I’m curious - do your kids ever get so into the show they forget where they are? Mine barely notice...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
We went through the same thing with my kiddo - she picked out a unicorn brush and honestly, I think it made her less scared to brush around the stitches. Did you have trouble keeping your mouth clean those first few days...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
That's interesting, because my daughter had a similar experience. We started with the gentlest gel option thinking it'd be easier on her teeth, but she got frustrated after a few sessions because the results were so subt...