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RE: How long does your toothbrush actually take to charge?
Honestly, I kinda felt the same way when I switched. My old basic brush just kept going and going, but now I’m plugging in my “smart” one every few days. The app is neat, but I can’t say my dentist has noticed any huge i...
RE: Battle of the water flossers: Waterpik or Philips Sonicare?
Same here - my molars have crevices I swear weren’t there last year. I bounce between Sonicare for the basics and Waterpik when I’m feeling ambitious (or after eating popcorn, honestly). It’s a bit of a dance, but worth ...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
Yeah, mine have lasted way longer than I expected. I’ve had the same set for almost four years now and they’re still in good shape. I just rinse them out after each use and store them in the case. They don’t get gross as...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I get wanting to just do the crown and be done with it. Honestly, I felt the same after my root canal - just wanted the “final” fix, no more uncertainty. But my first onlay lasted almost a decade before anything happened...
RE: Stopping Tooth Decay: Remineralizing vs. Filling - Which Works Better?
I totally get what you mean about catching things early. I had a similar thing happen - tiny white spots in my late twenties, and my dentist said it was right on the edge. I started using a prescription fluoride toothpas...
RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?
It’s honestly wild how much difference a softer touch makes. I used to think more pressure meant cleaner teeth, but my gums just got angrier. Switching up my technique felt weird at first, but now my dentist barely menti...
RE: What would you do if you ran out of denture cleaner on a trip?
Yeah, totally get what you’re saying. That weird film is impossible to ignore - almost like your mouth knows the difference even if your eyes can’t see it. I remember one time I was camping and only had a toothbrush and ...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
That’s actually reassuring to hear, because I’ve always felt like porcelain gets a bit of a bad rap for not being “tough enough,” especially for those of us who grind or clench at night. I had a similar experience - my f...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the trade-off. I’ve got a zirconia crown on one of my back molars too, and it’s been a tank for sure - no issues at all, but I do notice the tooth above it sometimes feels a bit “o...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Couldn't agree more with this. I've learned the hard way that trying to rush whitening can really backfire - my teeth were sensitive for days after I went overboard with strips once. 😅 Now, I stick to gentler stu...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I totally get where you're coming from... sedation can feel intimidating, especially if you're prone to anxiety. I've had both laughing gas and IV sedation, so maybe my experience could help a bit. Laughing gas was prett...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
I totally get your hesitation about activated charcoal - it can be a real pain to clean up, especially around the sink. I tried it myself for a few weeks, and honestly, I didn't see enough of a difference to justify the ...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Your ice cube trick is honestly genius - I wish I'd thought of that sooner. I've definitely had my share of herbal mishaps... once made a peppermint tincture so strong it felt like mouthwash every time I used it, haha. D...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Yeah, chips at two weeks sounds pretty optimistic to me too... I remember sticking to soups and smoothies way longer than I wanted. Hang in there - it does get easier, even if it feels slow right now.
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
Been there, done that - twice actually. My youngest chipped his tooth on a seesaw (of all things) and we had the whole bruised tooth drama too. It really is unsettling seeing your kid's tooth turn weird colors, isn't it?...