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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Yeah, I found the soft brush helped a lot too. I didn’t bother with the charcoal either - just seemed like hype and not worth the extra cash. My teeth only stopped moving after I started using those cheap plastic guards ...
RE: How long do those metal tongue cleaners actually last?
I’m with you on the old ones lasting longer. I’ve used the same stainless steel tongue scraper for about five years now. Never had an issue, just give it a good scrub and occasional boil. If it ever rusts or gets weird, ...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
Flossing is definitely the harder part here. My son’s not a fan either - he acts like the flossers are some kind of medieval torture device. I’ve tried the animal-shaped flossers from the drugstore, which are a little pr...
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RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out
Can confirm the frozen veggies thing - cheaper than those gel packs and you can just refreeze 'em. I stuck with peas since I already had a bag, but corn sounds smart for the shape. Dry socket’s weird... I followed all th...
RE: Tricks that made my kid's braces journey less stressful
We tried the silicone covers for my son, and honestly, he had a bit of trouble at first - some slipped off, especially when he ate something warm. He ended up just using wax most days since it was cheaper and easier to f...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
We did the pro cleaning too, even though I was tempted to just double down on brushing at home to save a few bucks. Honestly, the hygienist got way more off my son’s teeth than I ever could’ve with him half-trying. Our o...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
I hear you on the “healthy” snacks. I used to buy those organic fruit strips thinking they were better, but my dentist pointed out they’re basically just sticky sugar. Now I stick to cheese or plain crackers - cheaper, a...
RE: Keeping teeth white after in-office treatments – what actually works?
I hear you on the “white diet” - I just couldn’t keep up with it for more than a week. I did notice using a whitening mouthwash every other day helped stretch the results, but honestly, I don’t see a huge difference betw...
RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?
Headphones actually helped my son a lot, way more than I expected. He hates the sound of the drill, so we let him listen to his favorite songs during the appointment. It didn’t block everything, but it made a big differe...
RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?
Definitely agree about giving kids some control. My son was way more chill once he got to ask the hygienist a bunch of questions and mess around with the suction thing too. For us, the “practice visits” weren’t really an...
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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Frozen peas are my go-to too. Those pricey packs always seem to break or just don’t fit right, and honestly, I never noticed much difference in the pain. Peas chill quick, mold to your face, and cost basically nothing. W...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
I’ve been in that exact spot, scrambling for something that’ll work on a kid’s tooth and realizing everything at the drugstore is basically “one size fits adult.” When my son cracked his baby molar, I tried the temp fill...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
I get what you mean about the water flosser feeling like a shortcut. I switched to one mainly because flossing around my bridge was just too much hassle and I couldn’t justify spending more on fancy tools. It’s not perfe...