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RE: Floss picks or classic string floss: which actually works better for gums?
I hear you on the convenience factor - my kiddo is way more likely to grab a floss pick than try to wrangle the string. But I’ve noticed the same thing you mentioned: it just doesn’t seem to hug the tooth as much, especi...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My kid had an implant put in after a bike accident, and when it started bothering her, I tried all the gentle home stuff too - salt water, soft foods, extra brushing. But honestly,...
RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?
I hear you on the electric brush being a lifesaver, especially at night when you’re just done. My kid’s dentist actually recommended we switch to electric for her because she’d get bored halfway through and just sort of ...
RE: How to make breath mints last longer (without eating the whole pack)
My kid does this too - she calls it “gum timeout.” We switched her to xylitol gum after her dentist warned us about mints getting stuck in her braces, and honestly, it’s been a lifesaver for both breath and dry mouth. Sh...
RE: Do you think Aligners brand really matters for your teeth conditions?
Totally agree with this. We started with a mail-order aligner for my daughter (tempted by the price, honestly), but the trays never fit right and she hated wearing them. Switched to an in-office provider and the differen...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
My kid’s ortho mentioned deep bites can need more hardware, especially if the teeth are really overlapping. It looked overwhelming to me at first, but they actually broke it down step by step - first some spacers, then t...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
We were in the same boat - just kept things super simple and followed the instructions to the letter. The cost part was a headache, though. Our insurance barely covered a fraction, so we had to call around a bit and ask ...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
I get what you mean about the mesh feeders - they’re a nightmare to clean, and I always felt like I was missing some hidden chunk of fruit. But honestly, the cold washcloth thing didn’t really do the trick for my little ...
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 convincing my daughter to get floss between her molars? That’s next-lev...
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 off after a few months. I panicked more than he did, honestly. Step...
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 little wonky. Our dentist said the same thing about stopping by two, but ...
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 you said. We switched to Parodontax too, even though it’s pricier. Th...
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 doesn’t feel like enough on its own. What’s helped us is using those lit...
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 self-conscious about how she sounded, especially at school. We did a ...
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 teeth-related. Here’s how it shook out for us: Step one: We tried str...