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RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?
Honestly, I still notice them all the time, even after months. Maybe I’m just hyper-aware, but I swear every time I talk or eat, I’m thinking about the braces. Presentations are the worst, yeah, but even just chatting wi...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
We tried the brushing song thing too, but my son just ended up making fart noises over the music half the time. Timers worked better for us - he likes to “race the clock.” Those disclosing tablets are wild though, they f...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
String floss is just better at getting the junk out from those tight spots, at least for me. Water flosser’s cool for quick cleanup, but if I skip the string for a few days, my teeth feel kinda gross, like stuff’s stuck ...
RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off - how to make it less awkward?
Yeah, I got that chalky feeling too, and honestly it was kinda gross for a bit. I kept running my tongue over my teeth like something was stuck there. My gums were a little puffy, but that faded after a week or so once I...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
Honestly, I kinda felt the same way. I did a deep clean at home before my appointment - flossed like crazy, used the fancy mouthwash, the whole deal. When I finally got the pro cleaning, it didn’t feel that different exc...
RE: Knocked-out tooth panic: what did you do?
Insurance roulette is the worst, honestly. I’ve had to put off getting a filling because my plan barely covers anything, and by the time I could afford it, the pain was unreal. I get being nervous about DIY fixes - never...
RE: Why does every dental visit with my kid turn into a meltdown?
Man, I feel this. My son would lose it the second he saw that dentist chair - like, full-on meltdown mode. Tried all the tricks: toys, snacks, even letting him bring his favorite stuffed animal. Nothing really worked at ...
RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?
Yeah, I feel you on the price thing. Those custom guards are no joke when it comes to cost, but man, the cheap ones just kept falling apart or getting gross for me too. I hated shelling out for the custom one, but honest...
RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?
I went with a partial denture for now. Not the fanciest, but it does the job and didn’t wreck my wallet. Sometimes it’s a pain to pop in and out, but honestly, I got used to it pretty fast. Implants would be nice... mayb...
RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape - what do you actually do?
Honestly, I kinda like the UV thing. Got one as a gift and figured it was just another useless gadget, but my brush head actually smells fresher? Maybe it’s placebo, but I’ll take it. Hydrogen peroxide is cool too but I’...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
I totally get that. Remote check-ins felt weird at first, but not having to sit in a waiting room was a win for me. The money thing was huge too - those office visits add up fast. I was paranoid about my teeth shifting t...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
Yeah, the sticky feeling is the worst - my kid complains every time. I get what you mean about wondering if it’s too much. For us, the spots didn’t really go away, but they didn’t get worse either. Dentist said that’s ki...