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RE: Interdental brush or water flosser around a healing implant?
Written instructions could also spell out when an interdental brush should be avoided. Even a small brush may catch on sutures or a healing cap. Until the clinician says the site is ready, patients may need a specific in...
RE: Daily mouthwash vs. regular dental checkups for keeping your mouth healthy?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My kid brushes, uses mouthwash, and I still get nervous before every checkup. The dentist always has something to say about flossing, no matter how hard we try. Genetics probably d...
RE: Fresh breath: better from flossing or mouthwash?
I keep wondering about this too, especially with my kid. We use a kid-friendly mouthwash sometimes, but honestly, I worry it’s just covering things up. Like you said, I do notice her breath is better after she flosses f...
RE: Tooth pain strikes: do you go to the ER or wait for your dentist?
That “visible swelling” bit makes me nervous every time. My kid had a puffy cheek once and I waited, thinking it’d go down… by morning, it was way worse and we ended up in urgent care. Now I don’t risk it - if there’s sw...
RE: Daily mouthwash vs. regular dental checkups for keeping your mouth healthy?
Yeah, I get nervous about this too. My kid hates brushing and honestly, I worry that mouthwash makes things seem “clean” when they’re not. That really hits home. Has anyone had a dentist actually recommend mouthwash for...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
Same here, but with my kid it was even harder. I probably worried more than he did. He’d say it felt “zingy” if he chewed near the stitches - maybe kind of like your static shock thing. I was so nervous about him biting ...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
I get why ibuprofen helps, but I’m always nervous about giving it too often, especially with kids. I worry about the stomach stuff and just... overdoing it. My daughter’s ortho was kind of strict about pain meds, said to...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
I actually worry a lot about this with my daughter. She started noticing her gums in photos after a kid at school said something, and it really threw her off. I’ve tried showing her pictures of adults with all kinds of s...
RE: Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
Pizza nights are a big deal at our house, and honestly, it’s a constant tug-of-war in my brain between letting my kid enjoy it and stressing over what it’s doing to his teeth. I get anxious when we miss flossing too, eve...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
We’re in the same boat - my kid won’t touch anything sticky or mushy, so avocado rolls are out. I’m always worried about stuff getting stuck in the brackets. We stick to soft wraps too, or sometimes pasta in a thermos if...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
We tried oral sedation for my kid’s dental work last year and I was super nervous about it. I really liked that she was still awake and could answer when they talked to her, but wasn’t panicking or squirming. It felt saf...
RE: Improve Your Oral Health & Preventive Care with Trusted Dental Experts
I get nervous about those whitening kits, especially after my kid’s dentist warned us about sensitivity. My daughter had to use a special toothpaste for months because her teeth got so sensitive after just trying a white...
RE: Toothpaste aisle overwhelm: how I pick what actually works
Weirdly enough, my kid’s teeth are way more sensitive than mine ever were. The dentist said stannous fluoride could help, but I still worry every time she complains about cold stuff or even brushing. Some days she’s fine...
RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH
Same here. I’m way too nervous to try anything dramatic. We just stick to gentle wiggling and let nature do its thing. Tissue or gauze is fine if it’s barely attached, but I always worry about hurting her or making it bl...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
We tried switching up the brushing games a lot, but honestly, my kid just got confused after a while. I think he liked knowing what to expect - too many new “missions” and he’d just lose interest or get frustrated. Stick...