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RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks

That “tin can” taste is all too familiar—my kid complained about it for days after her biopsy. Lemon was a total no-go for us, too. She tried it once ...

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RE: How long did your braces journey really take?

My kid’s been in braces for almost three years now, and honestly, I’m starting to question if the original “18 months, tops” estimate was just wishful...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

I get the sensitivity thing—my kiddo tried those whitening strips (with my supervision) and it was a hard nope after just two days. But honestly, I’m ...

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

I totally get that. My kid’s dentist actually told us to do the same, but convincing a 7-year-old not to rinse is like herding cats. I’m curious—if yo...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

I get what you’re saying, but I honestly think the “no fever, no runny nose = teething” rule gets thrown around a little too much. My son had a low-gr...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Honestly, I kinda wonder if using less actually works as well. I get wanting to avoid the mess, but does halving the strip mean you’re only whitening ...

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RE: How we finally beat the “sugar bugs” at our house

We had the same juice struggle—my son acted like water was some sort of punishment. I totally agree about the family brushing thing, though. Once we a...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I’m right there with you—watching my kid go through this, it’s like every time we think we’re almost done, the ortho finds another “tiny tweak” that a...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I totally relate to the zappy feeling—my kid tried strips once (she’s 13), and after two minutes she was begging me to take them off. I’m honestly not...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

That’s exactly what’s making me hesitate about getting zirconia for my kid’s next crown. I keep reading how tough they are, but then I picture her gri...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

When my kid had to get a tooth pulled, I was way more nervous than he was. I actually let him bring his favorite stuffed animal, even though he’s “too...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Haha, same here... charcoal toothpaste felt more like a trendy mess-maker than anything else. Fluoride rinses do sound promising though—my dentist rec...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We started out fluoride-free because I was super nervous about swallowing, but honestly, after talking to our dentist and doing some digging, I switch...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Good point about acidity—I hadn't really thought about fresh fruit being sneaky like that. My kiddo loves oranges and strawberries, and I always figur...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

We've been down the boil-and-bite route too, and honestly, it wasn't terrible. My son tolerated it fine, but I did notice he chewed through them prett...

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