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RE: porcelain vs composite veneers - worth the extra bucks?
Staining is only part of the long-term cost. Composite may be easier to repair or polish, while porcelain can involve more irreversible enamel removal and may still need replacement later. Anyone comparing the two could ...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My kid’s dentist actually recommended ultra-soft after a bout of gum irritation, and at first it felt like we were barely brushing at all. Her teeth looked okay, but I started noti...
RE: Finally flossing around my implants without fear - anyone else get nervous at first?
Totally get this - I remember when my kid first got her implant, she was so nervous about cleaning around it. We tried those little floss threaders and it felt like a science experiment every night. It does get easier, p...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
My kid had to go through this after a palate expander and honestly, I underestimated how long it would take for things to feel “normal” again. She lived on smoothies and applesauce for what felt like forever, and even so...
RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky
Ugh, I know what you mean. My kid’s water bottle started smelling like wet dog last month - no matter how much I scrubbed, it just wouldn’t quit. Ended up tossing the straw and buying a new one. Sometimes you just gotta ...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
That’s interesting - my kiddo just got some bonding done last year, and I was surprised how quick it all went. The dentist barely seemed to touch her teeth, but she did mention a bit of sensitivity for a week or so, espe...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
Honestly, that was my biggest fear too. I went down the YouTube rabbit hole and totally psyched myself out before my daughter’s appointment. But her dentist barely took anything off - couldn’t even tell unless I squinted...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
My kiddo needed a filling last year and the dentist offered nitrous. I was nervous about it, but it really did help take the edge off for her - she still gripped my hand tight, but she wasn’t in full meltdown mode like u...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
When my daughter had two baby teeth pulled, I remember leaving the office with a paper full of instructions and my brain just spinning. The “no straws” thing was weird to me too - I thought it was about not poking the wo...
RE: Feeling let down after dental implant surgery - anyone else?
My daughter had to get an implant after breaking a tooth in a fall, and honestly, I was surprised by how up and down her recovery was. Some days she’d feel fine, then out of nowhere she’d be sore again. The dentist kept ...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
My teenager just had all four wisdom teeth out last month, and honestly, the swelling was way more dramatic than we expected. The pain was manageable with the meds, but her cheeks puffed up like a chipmunk for days. We s...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
I get what you mean about all the warnings - sometimes it sounds like they’re prepping you for a NASA mission instead of a quick fix. But honestly, after my kiddo had to get a filling redone, I started to appreciate the ...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
That really hit home for me. My daughter got so discouraged, but we started taking photos every couple days - just silly selfies, nothing fancy. Looking back, she could actually see the swelling go down. Pureed lasagna w...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Totally relate to this. My kid has these ridiculously tight gaps, and every flossing session used to end in tears (sometimes mine, honestly). We tried so many eco picks and threads - half of them just shredded or got stu...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with my daughter. She’s had braces for about a year now, and after every adjustment there’s always some odd pain or twinge - sometimes even a ...