I’m with you on the rinse—mine’s collecting dust most days. The prescription toothpaste, though, actually helped me too. I still get nervous before checkups but at least I’m not adding new cavities every time. Chips are my weakness too... progress, not perfection, right?
That prescription toothpaste really does make a difference, doesn’t it? I used to get new cavities at every cleaning, too—felt like a losing battle for a while. Do you notice your teeth getting sensitive with it, or is it just me? I still wrestle with the urge to snack on chips or sweets at night. Sometimes I cave, sometimes I don’t... but yeah, not aiming for perfection anymore. Just trying to keep things from getting worse. Have you ever tried switching up your snacks, or is it more about just cutting back?
I actually found my teeth got less sensitive after a few weeks using the prescription stuff, but I know some people have the opposite reaction. About snacking—have you looked into crunchy veggies or cheese instead of chips? For me, swapping snacks worked better than just cutting back. The texture helps with cravings, and cheese is supposed to help neutralize acids. Not saying it’s a miracle fix, but it makes late-night snacking less of a dental disaster.
Swapping out chips for veggies or cheese totally makes sense—I’ve tried that too, and it does help with cravings. Honestly, cheese has become my go-to late at night. Sometimes I still miss the crunch of chips, but celery or carrots do the trick most days. And yeah, the sensitivity thing is weird—mine flared up at first with prescription stuff, then kinda faded. Bodies are strange like that. Anyway, it sounds like you’re finding what works for you, which is awesome.
Sometimes I still miss the crunch of chips, but celery or carrots do the trick most days.
I get what you mean about missing the crunch. I tried switching to veggies too, but honestly, sometimes it just feels like a downgrade. Cheese is good for cravings, but does it ever bother your teeth? I heard dairy can help protect enamel, but I’m not sure if that’s actually true or just something people say.
About the sensitivity—did it last long for you? Mine’s been pretty rough since I started using the prescription toothpaste, especially when I eat anything cold. Did you just wait it out or did you try something else to help with it? Bodies are definitely weird... I feel like every time I fix one thing, something else gets weird.
Also, does anyone else feel like their cravings get worse right after dental work? Or is that just me?