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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Blended mac and cheese sounds like something my kid would invent on a whim, haha. Honestly, I stuck mostly to scrambled eggs and mashed bananas when I had my wisdom teeth out - boring but reliable. Totally get the popcor...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
Totally agree on the balance thing. My daughter brushes and flosses religiously (probably better than me, honestly), but at her last checkup, the dentist spotted a tiny cavity starting between two back teeth. Never would...
RE: when's the right time to take your kid to the orthodontist?
My daughter was about 8 or 9 when our dentist suggested the same thing. Honestly, I thought it was a bit early too, but we went anyway just to see. Turns out they didn't put braces on her right away, but they did spot an...
RE: how often do you actually swap out your toothbrush?
Haha, I've totally been there. My kid's dentist gave us this colorful little chart to track toothbrush changes, and I thought, "Great, now we'll be perfect at this!" But somehow, life happens, and next thing you know, th...
RE: tired of my dentures slipping around, implants worth the hassle?
Totally get where you're coming from with the dentures slipping around - my daughter had a similar issue after an accident knocked out a couple of teeth. She tried partial dentures at first, but they drove her crazy, esp...
RE: Is Fluoride in Our Tap Water Really Doing Anything?
Yeah, I totally get where you're coming from. My kiddo drinks fluoridated tap water too, but we still had a few cavity scares last year. Our dentist explained that fluoride helps strengthen enamel, but diet, genetics, an...
RE: my tooth vs. the sidewalk: an epic saga
My daughter had a similar incident a couple years back - she was racing her cousin down the driveway, tripped over her own feet, and landed face-first on the concrete. Chipped her front tooth pretty noticeably. The denti...
RE: Surviving braces: tips and tricks for younger kids
We did the gel pack thing too, but my son always complained it was "too cold," even though it was barely chilled...kids, am I right? 😂 Honestly, what worked best for us was distraction. We'd bust out his favorite...
RE: Healing after implants - anyone else surprised by the timeline?
My daughter went through something similar last year - thought she'd bounce back quickly cause she's young and healthy, but nope. Took her a good three-four months before everything settled down completely. Guess healing...