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RE: Reline or replace: what should the quote include?
The expected lifespan seems worth putting in the quote too, especially when comparing a reline with replacement. If the teeth are already noticeably worn, a cheaper reline might only be a short-term fix. Could the denti...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
My kiddo’s been rocking braces for a few months now, and I swear the first few weeks were like a horror movie for her gums - puffy, red, and she was convinced she’d never eat chips again. Turns out, she was brushing like...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
My kiddo’s got a partial, and honestly, I wish I could say we have a system, but it’s more like “where did I leave it this time?” I tried making a baking soda mix once - figured it’d be gentle - but the smell was... not ...
RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky
That’s pretty much my routine too, but I swear the minute my kid gets a cold, suddenly every bottle in the house smells like a swamp. I’ve tried baking soda and vinegar once or twice - made my kitchen smell like a scienc...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
That’s honestly me with my kiddo. Some mornings, getting him to brush feels like negotiating with a tiny, very stubborn lawyer. We’ve tried the singing toothbrush, the ones that light up, even a sticker chart (which turn...
RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants - anyone else relieved after a long wait?
This hits home. My kiddo went through something similar after her full arch (she’s a teenager, so you can imagine the drama when she bit into an apple and it “felt wrong”). We had a lot of those “wait, what?” moments at ...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Totally get where you’re coming from on the “no magic toothpaste” thing. My kid went through a phase where she wanted the sparkly, bubblegum-flavored stuff (which I’m convinced is just sugar disguised as toothpaste), but...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
We had almost the exact same thing happen with my son - he acted like the electric brush was some kind of medieval torture device at first. There was a lot of dramatic sighing and “it tickles too much!” complaints. He ev...
RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?
My kid’s jaw started making this wild clicking noise after braces - like, you could hear it across the dinner table. I figured it was just “new groove” stuff, but after a few weeks, it got louder and she said it hurt to ...
RE: Jaw pain relief: Did you see that new study on splints vs. surgery?
My kid’s jaw used to sound like a bowl of Rice Krispies every time she ate cereal - crunch, snap, pop, you name it. We tried a regular night guard first, but honestly, it was more like a chew toy than anything helpful. S...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
My kiddo just had theirs out last month, and I’ll admit, I was the “ice pack police” for the first couple days. We did the whole 20-minutes-on, 20-minutes-off routine, but honestly, I swear it helped. Maybe it’s just pla...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I get what you mean, but honestly, I’m not sure more tech always solves it. My kiddo had a root canal redo and they did use CBCT - still missed a curve in the canal somehow. The dentist said some teeth are just built to ...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
My kiddo managed to “clean” his trays by leaving them in his backpack for a week with a half-eaten banana. Not exactly the sterilization method I’d recommend… but hey, at least he didn’t try the microwave trick. I’ve fou...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
Totally get this. I swear, every time my kid complains about a tooth, I’m torn between “eh, it’s probably nothing” and picturing a dental apocalypse. Last time, I dragged him in and the dentist just gave us a sticker and...
RE: Knocked out a tooth? Saw this wild story…
Same here - my kiddo lost a baby tooth in the playground (swings again...) and now she gives apples the side-eye. As for milk, our dentist said it’s something about keeping the cells on the root alive? Water apparently m...