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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

Getting a kid to floss those back molars is basically an Olympic sport at our house. I used to think wrangling a toddler into pajamas was tough, but c...

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RE: When the “new tooth” doesn’t feel right: a story prompt

That “wobbly” feeling is the worst, especially when it’s your kid and you’re the one worrying. We went through something similar—my son’s implant felt...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

I totally get where you’re coming from—I was pretty anxious about the dental stuff too, especially since my kiddo’s teeth were already looking a littl...

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RE: Battle of the pastes: Parodontax vs. Corsodyl for sore gums?

That’s interesting about the staining—my kid had the same thing after using Corsodyl. The brown patches faded pretty fast once we stopped, just like y...

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RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?

When my kid first got braces, flossing was a huge struggle—like, tears and frustration every night. We tried mouthwash too, but honestly, it just does...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

My kid had to get partials pretty young, and honestly, the speech thing was a way bigger deal for her than the actual pain or weirdness. She was super...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

String floss vs. water flosser is a hot topic at our house, especially since my youngest just got braces and suddenly has an opinion about everything ...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

I totally relate to this—sometimes just avoiding a battle at bedtime feels like an accomplishment. With my daughter, we started with an electric brush...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

Totally hear you on the anxiety—my kid chipped a tooth last year and waiting for the dentist felt endless. We tried one of those temp kits too, but it...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

We went through this with my daughter last year, and the whole process was honestly less intense than I imagined. She was super nervous about the surg...

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RE: Which gum actually helps with stinky breath? Quick poll

The dissolving breath strips are actually something my kid’s pediatric dentist recommended for “emergency” situations, like right before a class prese...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

I totally get that—my kid had an onlay after a root canal and I swear, every time she eats something crunchy, I’m holding my breath. Did your dentist ...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

That’s exactly what happened with my kid. The minty stuff was just too much, so we switched to a plain kid’s paste (think watermelon, not bubblegum). ...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

We went through the same thing with our son. Didn’t even cross my mind that teeth grinding could be stress or anxiety—just thought it was a weird kid ...

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RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?

That’s been our experience too. My kiddo tried whitening strips once, but even the “gentle” ones made her teeth ache for days. We switched to a sensit...

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