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

We went through something similar with my daughter—she wanted to try baking soda after seeing it online, but her gums got super sore. I felt awful bec...

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RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind

My kiddo gets those chin marks too, especially after a rough night. We tried the cold spoon trick (just pop one in the fridge overnight) and it seemed...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

That’s exactly why I’ve always been super cautious with anything “scrubby” on teeth. My kiddo went through a phase where he wanted to try all the TikT...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

My daughter went through something similar last year—she was so excited about getting her teeth whitened for prom, but those trays made her miserable....

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Coffee stains are the bane of my existence too, trust me... My kid started aligners last fall, and I swear we’ve both become obsessed with checking if...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Couldn't agree more about the recovery being worth it. My son had braces for what felt like an eternity too—seriously, we joked they'd still be on for...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Haha, reminds me of the time I tried making chamomile tincture for my kiddo's teething pain. Thought I'd nailed it until the whole kitchen smelled lik...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Funny you mention aloe vera toothpaste—I picked some up a couple months ago when my kiddo went through a phase of hating anything minty. Honestly, it ...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

We had a similar experience when my daughter needed surgery last year. The first surgeon we visited had this super sleek office—felt like walking into...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Same here, saltwater was a lifesaver when my kiddo had gum issues after braces. We tried the gel too, but honestly, it wore off pretty quick. Ice pack...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Funny you mention smoothies being intense—I actually found them to be a lifesaver after my son's biopsy. But we did have to tweak things a bit. At fir...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Haha, same here—I swear my kids think the dentist is some kind of amusement park, while I'm quietly panicking in the corner. But honestly, once you fi...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Totally agree about trusting your gut. When my daughter needed bone graft surgery, I spent hours diving into online reviews—honestly, it felt like fal...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

You know, that's a fair point, but sometimes I wonder if orthodontists can be a bit overly cautious. When my daughter was younger, our dentist kept fl...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Interesting you mention that...my daughter started vaping last year (teenagers, right?), and at her last dentist visit, they pointed out her mouth was...

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