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RE: Weirdest thing I learned about cleaning clear aligners
That plastic smell drives me nuts too. You’re not alone worrying about scratches - I always feel like I’m sanding mine down with the toothbrush. And yeah, tomato sauce stains way faster than I expected. It’s weirdly snea...
RE: Floss picks or classic string floss: which actually works better for gums?
I get what you mean about picks sometimes leaving stuff behind. I’ve noticed that too, especially with tighter teeth. String floss just seems to scrape off more gunk, even if it’s a bit more hassle. The picks are way eas...
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
I totally relate to the lighting thing - it messes with my head too. One minute I think my bonding looks perfect, the next I’m convinced it’s yellowing. I guess it’s just one of those things you get hyper-aware of once y...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
Totally agree about the wax melting away with anything remotely warm. I actually tried the silicone covers once and yeah, they’re way thicker - kind of made it hard to close my mouth all the way, but at least they stayed...