Haha, I feel your floss pick pain. I once snapped one right in half while flossing after lunch at my desk. Had to spend the next 15 mins subtly trying to fish out the broken bit from between my molars with a paperclip—definitely not my finest moment. 😅
Anyway, reusable floss holders sound interesting. I've been using regular floss forever, but honestly, I'm terrible at wrapping it around my fingers properly. Always ends up cutting off circulation or slipping off completely. Might give the reusable holder a shot if it's easier to handle. Toothpaste tablets though...I'm still skeptical. Tried them once on a camping trip and it felt like chewing chalk. Maybe I just got the wrong brand?
By the way, congrats on the implants holding up so well after 8 years. My dentist keeps suggesting them, and hearing positive experiences makes it seem less intimidating.
Haha, the paperclip rescue sounds like a dental MacGyver moment...been there myself, sadly. 😅 Totally get your skepticism about toothpaste tablets. I've tried a couple brands, and some really do feel chalky, but there are a few decent ones out there—just takes some trial and error. Glad you're feeling better about implants though; everyone I know who's gotten them says they wish they'd done it sooner. Sounds like you're on the right track!
"Totally get your skepticism about toothpaste tablets. I've tried a couple brands, and some really do feel chalky, but there are a few decent ones out there—just takes some trial and error."
Yeah, I hear you on the toothpaste tablets. I've been curious about them myself, but haven't quite found one that feels as refreshing as regular paste. Maybe it's just psychological, but there's something about that foamy minty freshness that's hard to replicate in tablet form...
Glad to hear your implants are still feeling great after 8 years though—that's reassuring. I've seen patients who've had theirs for over a decade, and they're still going strong. Honestly, implants are one of those things that seem intimidating at first, but once they're in, most people wonder why they waited so long. Sounds like you've done a great job maintaining yours, which makes all the difference. Keep up whatever you're doing—it's clearly working.
Yeah, toothpaste tablets haven't won me over yet either. My kid tried them once on a camping trip—said it felt like chewing chalk, lol. Regular toothpaste just feels cleaner somehow. And I agree on implants being worth it; my sister got hers maybe 7-8 years ago and hasn't had any issues. She says flossing regularly and staying consistent with check-ups made all the difference. Glad yours are holding up well too.
Haha, chewing chalk sounds about right! I tried toothpaste tablets once too—thought they'd be handy for travel—but nope, couldn't get past the weird texture. Regular toothpaste just feels fresher somehow. Glad to hear implants are working out for your sister. I'm currently finishing up Invisalign treatment and considering implants down the road. Did your sister mention if the implant procedure itself was tough, or was it pretty manageable?
