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RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
That’s exactly what my kid’s been dealing with since getting braces. It’s like their mouth is running its own weird experiment - sometimes the gums look totally normal, then boom, puffy and angry. We tried the salt water...
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RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
This cracked me up because I do the exact same thing - my daughter gives me this “are you for real?” look every time. I swear the more I hype it up, the more suspicious she gets. The only thing that’s stuck is letting he...
RE: Getting my words back: finally speaking clearly with new dentures
Totally agree - my kiddo called it “pizza confetti” for a while. Not the most appetizing, but hey, if it means less stress and more laughs at dinner, I’ll take it. The cheese struggle is real though.
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
We just went through this with my 12-year-old - his molar was a goner after a failed root canal, and honestly, the whole thing felt way more dramatic than it probably needed to be. He was convinced he'd never eat popcorn...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
My kiddo’s got a retainer, not full dentures, but I swear it’s like a science experiment in their mouth some days. We tried one of those ultrasonic things and honestly, it just turned into another gadget collecting dust....
RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants - anyone else relieved after a long wait?
Yeah, I hear you on the soft food struggle. My kid’s been living off of oatmeal and scrambled eggs for what feels like forever, and honestly, I’ve started sneaking in some “illegal” snacks here and there - don’t tell the...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
I get this so much. My kid just got their braces off and now has a retainer, and honestly, watching them try to eat a sandwich is like a slapstick comedy routine. First week, they tried biting into a burger and half of i...
RE: When your teeth start wiggling: a dental horror story starter
That tongue detective thing is so real - my kid just had his first filling and he keeps asking if his tooth’s going to “fall out like a wiggly one.” I swear, I’m checking his mouth every other hour because I can’t tell i...
RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues
Honestly, I laughed at the “angry gums” bit - my kid’s dentist calls it “grumpy gums” and it cracks me up every time. I used to think brushing was just about not having stinky breath, but then my kiddo got diagnosed with...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I get what you mean, but after my kiddo had his molar pulled, the dentist actually told us to avoid brushing near the spot for a few days - like, not even a gentle hover. It felt so wrong, but apparently it helps the clo...
RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?
Ha, same here. My kid’s partials ended up looking like they’d been through a fog machine after a week with the homemade soak. Plus, the kitchen smelled like a science experiment. Ended up caving for the tablets too... bu...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
Yeah, I’ve noticed that too. My daughter’s dentist is a talker - like, I know her dog’s name and her favorite cereal now. But when it comes to the actual procedures, she’ll just launch into a TED talk about enamel and ba...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
I totally get the chaos vibe - my kid’s dentist waiting room is like a circus half the time. Last visit, there was some kind of impromptu singalong to “Baby Shark” while I was trying to listen to a podcast about cavity m...
RE: Wax vs. orthodontic silicone: which saves you when your braces break?
Honestly, you’re not alone. My kid is a pro at losing wax halfway through the school day, and I swear I’ve found more bits in the laundry than in his actual mouth, but still... I worry too. The orthodontist told me the w...