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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Totally get where you're coming from, my teeth are exactly the same way. When I got veneers, I did notice a bit more sensitivity for the first week or two, especially with cold drinks. But honestly, it settled down prett...
RE: Teeth Feel Like They're in a Vice - Anyone Got Tips?
I've actually had a bit of a different experience with scrambled eggs - maybe it's my cooking skills, haha, but even when they're super soft, tiny bits still seem to find their way into places they shouldn't. Could just ...
RE: wrist braces at night - splint style or compression sleeve?
Totally relate to the strap struggle, took me ages to figure out the right tension too. I haven't tried gel padding yet, but it sounds promising. I did switch from a rigid splint to one with memory foam lining, and that ...
RE: DITCHING THE BINKY WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND
We tried the fairy thing too, but ours was a total skeptic...she kept giving us side-eye like, "Really, a fairy wants my drooly binkies?" 😂 Eventually, we just went cold turkey. Couple rough nights, but you're sp...
RE: Considering Veneers or Invisalign for a Better Smile
I totally see your point about Invisalign being less permanent and all, but honestly, veneers aren't always as drastic as people think. My sister got veneers a couple years ago - she was super nervous at first too - but ...
RE: anyone tried natural ways to brighten up their smile?
I've had pretty similar experiences with coconut oil pulling, tbh. It definitely felt cleaner afterward, but I didn't notice a huge difference in whitening either. One thing that did help me a bit was brushing occasional...
RE: Finally Found a Way to Handle Dentist Anxiety Without Freaking Out
Haha, gripping the chair like a roller coaster is exactly how I'd describe myself too. I swear, my dentist probably has finger-shaped dents in the armrests by now. 😅 I actually tried sedation once (the pill kind...
RE: Healing after retreatment - how long does it really take?
Yeah, dental healing is weirdly unpredictable. I had retreatment done last year, and honestly, it took a good three months before things felt totally normal again. Had random sensitivity flare-ups too, but eventually the...
RE: Struggling to find the right toothbrush my kid actually likes
Yeah, been there... We finally settled on one of those electric toothbrushes made for kids. My daughter loves the buzzing (go figure), and it's held up surprisingly well. Maybe worth a shot?
RE: Scaling at the dentist - how do you handle the discomfort?
Had the same procedure done a while back and can totally relate to that soreness...ouch. Honestly, I started with option A (pain meds) the first day, but after that, I mostly relied on distraction - definitely a Netflix ...
RE: Kids and Toothbrush Time: Electric Brushes vs. Fun Manual Ones?
We tried something similar with our youngest, but instead of just holding it off, we let him brush his favorite stuffed animal's teeth first (obviously with it turned off, haha). He thought it was hilarious and it seemed...
RE: Thinking about dentures vs confidence implants, anyone else been there?
I totally get where you're coming from. My mom went with dentures about a year ago, mostly because implants seemed like a huge hassle and she wasn't keen on surgery either. She manages okay, but yeah, she mentions the sl...