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andrewsniper394
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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Haha, insurance always finds a way to spice things up, doesn't it? We did the upfront payment for my daughter's braces because the discount seemed decent at first glance. But honestly, after crunching the numbers, it was...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Yeah, baking soda's great in moderation, but I learned the hard way not to get carried away with it. A few years back, I got obsessed with DIY whitening and brushed with baking soda almost daily - thought I was being cle...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I only had to do it once, about a week before the whitening session. Honestly, I was skeptical too - like, how much could one fluoride treatment really help? But surprisingly, it made a noticeable difference. I still fel...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Haha, I feel you on the cold foods thing. After my gum surgery, I was all set with a freezer full of ice cream and popsicles...ended up staring sadly at them while sipping lukewarm tomato soup. Warm wins every time.
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I've been using a countertop model for a while now, and honestly, the adjustable pressure settings are a lifesaver. At first, I cranked it up thinking "more power = cleaner teeth," right? Big mistake...felt like I was pr...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Totally get what you mean about cold stuff making your jaw tense up - I had the same weird reaction after my implant surgery. I remember reading everywhere that ice-cold smoothies were the way to go, but every time I tri...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Haha, guilty as charged...my toothbrush timer was a reality check. Btw, anyone else ever accidentally sprayed toothpaste everywhere when first switching to electric? Or am I just hopelessly uncoordinated...