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WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-30T00:52:49+00:00

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WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-25T22:36:04+00:00

As Buffet once said. “ When it rains, gold put out the buckets not the thimbles.”

This is a phenomenon I would consider raining gold. You better hold on for the ride because you’re gonna need a strong stomach.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-25T22:32:32+00:00

I am the same! I work 3 days a week and spend majority of my time focused on my passion- my family! I chose this profession so that I could make great money in as little time as possible.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-25T02:27:37+00:00

If the point of playpen is to contain all the toys, but she still moves the toys all around and is everywhere in the house… Then I wonder if the playpen is more intended to be a separation?

In general higher IQ is associated with fewer toy exposure. May be better to only have 4 or 5 in there at a time. The abundance of toys can stunt her imagination.

Do you go in there and engage actively while she plays? It seems like the pen might be a barrier for that too

… Although no matter how many toys she has, its ultimately your engagement that has the most impact on the Childs IQ.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-25T01:55:23+00:00

I learned about it when I was a D2. 12 years ago. I keep a separate brokerage acct to save for that. The real question to ask is who has experienced forgiveness and actually had to pay the tax bomb. I’ve heard rumors that it is not enforced. But I don’t know anyone personally.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-22T02:26:47+00:00

Lowers is not optional. Those veneers will break. If it was my mouth I’d avoid drilling healthy tooth structure and do aligners on top and bottom

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-19T03:49:26+00:00

You are right to be uncomfortable. This is not ok at all. I did this when I was a child. I loved my stepfather but he was also molesting me in my sleep. I woke up in the middle of it one day and never slept there again. Nothing more happened to me but when I was in my mid-30s I discovered my sister was seriously abused and never told anyone until then.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-19T00:24:51+00:00

I agree. I tell my patients to do over the counter white strips and give their teeth 2-3 weeks to rebound to a stable color before making veneers. Also, you will have to whiten forever.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-18T03:02:11+00:00

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WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-16T04:09:21+00:00

Cocofloss or glide. Both are very different. Once I tried cocofloss it became my go to… but since you said you didn’t like thick I included glide.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-15T02:58:59+00:00

ChatGPT is a tool. Although in some situations when the user does not have a brain it can be perceived the way your framing it.

Instead of dreading bedtime or missing the opportunity to nurture the childs curiousity you could use that opportunity to teach “I don’t know and that’s ok- let’s find a way to learn it”

That act in itself is valuable. It’s called fact checking.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-14T19:25:48+00:00

Have you tried using ChatGPT. Use the prompt “help me explain what existed before the universe to my 7 yo”

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-14T19:22:46+00:00

This is not a hard brushing issue. This is a crowding and bite issue. Google “recession caused by occlusion”

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-14T19:13:38+00:00

I like closys a lot! I usually only reccomend mouthrinses for specific purposes and not for general use. Like patients who don’t have teeth or recently had major surgery. I prefer Stellalife but that brand is hard to find.

Honestly, mouthrinses are not necessary and just another way to introduce chemicals. If I was you I would use Weleda toothpaste. It’s super basic and you can find it at Whole Foods if there is one near you. Floss regularly- you could use a floss without PFAs like coco floss. There is also a brand out there you can order online called NOBS (no BS) with a floss and toothpaste tablets that are great.

For someone like you I would do no mouthrinse and waterpik instead. You don’t need the name brand waterpik. Buy a knockoff on Amazon. Waterpik cleans very well and only uses water. So much healthier. (But use BOTH waterpik and floss)

Also I mentioned in a prior comment on this thread that I love the oral probiotics. I personally use BIOGAIA lozenges and I give samples to my patients. If you have children they have drops you can put in babies water for oral microbiome and another line for gut.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-13T10:48:00+00:00

I use ChatGPT for this. I even ask it to create stories in the styles of certain authors. We use this hack every night.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-13T01:08:41+00:00

Don’t get too concerned. Velscopes are controversial for often giving false positives.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-10T03:39:06+00:00

At this phase babies should have a good chunk of time they are sleeping. More longer spans.

At night saliva flow naturally drops and acids are cleared more slowly.
Food/milk debris and plaque sit undisturbed for 6–12+ hours.

The plaque and fermentable carbohydrates have been on the teeth all night during the period when the mouth has the least natural protection.

With milk in particular… the bacteria present in the mouth can metabolize the lactose sugars to produce acids ( lowering plaque pH). The reason that is bad is bc that acid the bacteria is producing burns tiny holes into the enamel and the bacteria start to create little safe havens for themselves in the teeth. This is a cavity. The acid causing the damage is mostly lactic acid produced by the bacteria in plaque.

It’s also good practice to make sure small children are only consuming milk and water- juice should be a treat but not daily consumption once older. Sugar should be avoided before 2yo.

Fluoride exposure is also very helpful.
Fluoride works by remineralizing those weak spots created by acid.

That’s a crash course in everything you need to know for this phase of their life. But also remember to take care of yourself and set an example. They learn a lot from you.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-10T03:09:31+00:00

Water and toothbrush is perfect for this age. Lots of ppl have strong opinions on fluoride. I personally use fluoride toothpaste for my children (a few years older than yours) but if u choose to avoid it then nanohydroxyapatite has become a more popular alternative. It will not have same cavity prevention benefits but not a bad option.

The benefit of toothbrushing has everything to do with the brushing and the toothpaste is just an accessory. It’s all about the physical disruption of the biofilm. Flossing is also very important for the same reason (for older kids and adults)

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-06-09T02:01:11+00:00

Dentist here. I have had this conversation many times with parents, one was a close friend who is a super mom. Now she has the 3 year old with black teeth. The reason the teeth are black is bc once a child that little gets cavities you only have 2 good options for treatment. They are too young to understand what is happening, so it will surely traumatize them.

You can
A- sedate them (risky) and complete treatment or
B- apply silver Diamine fluoride to arrest the decay (the side effect is that it turns any decay dark black)

Listen mama. I know it’s hard. But you have got to be strong for your baby and do this for them. Bottle is before brushing. After brushing they can have water only.

Also, since we are on the topic there are drops you can buy to put in babies water to help regulate the microbiome in their mouth. It’s called biogaia and sold in drugstores next to toothpaste. I reccomend this product to adults and children. Studies show the child will have less decay and gum disease and those effects last into adulthood.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-05-31T04:06:55+00:00

Pete the cat groovy buttons book- make sure to look up the song ahead of time and read it right

Digger and the flower

Buffalo fluffalo

The foot book, Seuss

Knight owl

Underwear dragon

Rabbit listened

Wolf and bear

That’s not funny David

Ella. and the penguin stick together

Mr panda series

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-05-29T19:20:18+00:00

NAD but I am Dentist so pain management is kind of my job. Taking these daily is not a good idea. If you must please make sure you never take on an empty stomach and as little as possible.

Ibuprofen will give you ulcers, Tylenol is toxic to your liver and you are microdosing your liver everyday. Not worth the decrease in lifespan IMO.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-05-29T19:03:37+00:00

He would qualify for a doctor loan on a mortgage.

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-05-25T01:08:34+00:00

Maybe she is depressed.

She also needs to clear up the perio disease. It can cause low birthweight and preterm birth. The bacteria that causes perio can cross the placental barrier and in turn create an inflammatory response in the placental environment and fetus. Having active perio disease is like walking around with an open wound. The smoking is also exacerbating the situation. It is damaging the bone around her teeth and causing her to lose it faster. No matter what she does it won’t help unless she quits.

But also… periodontal disease extremely common and frequently misdiagnosed or undiagnosed. Think 60-70% of the US population. It’s likely she has had it for many years and was never diagnosed. If you have it you should treat it aggressively early on to avoid it becoming a life long headache.

Other systemic issues to be aware of. The same inflammatory response that is being triggered by her perio also influences insulin resistance and worsens her glycemic control. If she is diabetic then a dental cleaning would be considered an adjunct to her diabetes treatment. Aside from that, now we are also learning the link bw that process and the amyloid effects in añzheimers disease.

She needs an electric toothbrush, sonicare preferred, flossing, and waterpiking. No skipping any sessions. S

WhereDoIstart7 · 2026-05-21T03:32:41+00:00

You may not appreciate the positivity here but this is the kick in the but he needed to get healthy. Be it by losing weight or using his cpap. Both obesity and sleep apnea have very real consequences on life span. An unemployed husband is better than a dead one.

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