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RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids - what’s actually better?
- Same here, haven’t seen a huge drop in cavities since we switched to electric. - 100% relate. We’ve had a few late-night “where’s the charger?!” moments. - I do think my daughter brushes longer with the electric thoug...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
- I get the temptation to try a mouth guard, but honestly, not everyone with jaw pain needs one. - My dentist checked for wear on my teeth, asked about headaches, and did a quick jaw movement thing. No fancy tests, jus...
RE: Snacking without guilt: why is it so hard to find treats that don't wreck your teeth?
- Totally relate to the granola bar struggle. Even the “healthy” ones left my son picking at his braces for ages. - We tried dried fruit as an alternative - nope, just as bad for getting stuck. - Homemade snacks are the ...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
- Took me about a month before I could eat anything crunchy without thinking twice. - My jaw felt super stiff, and honestly, I didn’t trust it for a while. - Taste was off too - everything felt muted, but I think that wa...
RE: Snacking without guilt: why is it so hard to find treats that don't wreck your teeth?
- I’ve definitely noticed my teeth get a little sore if I crunch on carrots all day. - Nuts are good, but I always end up with half a cashew stuck somewhere. - Cheese feels like cheating, but hey, my dentist approves...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
- Totally agree, it’s way harder to stay calm than people think. - 100% - I’d take a scraped knee any day. - The milk thing always sounded sketchy to me, but I guess it’s better than nothing if you can’t get to a de...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
- Totally get the flossing pain - threaders were a lifesaver for me too. Water flosser is nice but yeah, it’s a bit of a splash zone. - Wax is a must after every adjustment, no shame there. - I’ve tried both electric...