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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
This hits home for me. My mom’s the same - just a basic brush, and she’s never had a cavity. Meanwhile, I’m out here with my fancy electric and still getting the occasional “watch that molar” from the dentist. I feel lik...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Haha, I remember the first time I tried a water flosser - I swear I ended up wearing half of the water instead of actually cleaning my teeth. It’s like, how does anyone make it look so easy in those ads? I will say, afte...
RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier
That jaw cramp thing is no joke - I remember when my cousin got hers, she kept massaging her cheeks and making these weird faces just to try to loosen up. I think you did the right thing by sticking with gentle movement....
RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges - what's your pick?
Yeah, the maintenance is way more than I expected too. I kinda thought implants would be “set it and forget it,” but nope… now I’m basically running a tiny car wash in my mouth every night with all the gadgets. My dentis...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Totally hear you on the grip thing - funny how a tiny change can make such a difference. I always thought I was brushing “right” until my hygienist showed me how I was missing along my back molars. Honestly, I started us...
RE: SURVIVING THE DREADED TOOTH FIX: WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU?
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I had braces a few years back, I felt like I was getting zapped with x-rays every time I blinked. My ortho was super thorough, which I appreciated, but after a while it starte...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
Totally get what you mean about starchy foods. Bread especially drives me nuts - feels like it’s glued itself around every bracket, no matter how much I brush. I used to think water flossers were just hype but now I’m bo...
RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
Totally hear you on the “cheap floss pick regret” - been there myself. That’s a whole mood. I tried to save money with those value packs, but ended up cursing at my bathroom mirror more than once. Now I just buy the goo...
RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"
That’s so relatable. My daughter’s sealants lasted forever, but my son’s chipped after a year and a half - same routine, same dentist, totally different results. Insurance hoops make it extra frustrating. Asking about br...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the strips making your gums feel like they’re on fire. I tried them a few years ago and literally had to stop halfway through the box because my teeth got so sensitive, and my gums...
RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying
That’s wild - never thought about how much of a difference the temp makes. For me, it was always the crust that did me in, not the sauce. I’ve got super sensitive gums, so anything crunchy or chewy is a gamble. Did you g...
RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time
Definitely relate to the frustration there. I always feel a little guilty tossing bottles, but sometimes they just don’t bounce back, no matter what you try. I’ve noticed it’s worse if I leave them sealed up after washin...
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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?
I used to think mouthwash was just an extra step, but with braces I totally get the appeal. My ortho actually suggested the same - alcohol-free with fluoride - and it made a difference for me, especially after eating stu...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
Seriously, why does every little thing feel ten times worse after midnight? I’ll be lying there, convinced my tongue’s found a chip in a tooth that’s probably been there for years. I get what you mean about how sensitive...