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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
That hook thing is the worst, right? I’ve been going for cleanings since before braces were even a thing, and I still flinch every time they come at me with it. I used to think my brushing was top notch, but after seeing...
RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying
This brought back memories. I remember after getting my partials, pizza felt like an impossible food. The cheese would get stuck, the sauce would sneak under the plate, and forget about biting into the crust - felt like ...
RE: Getting used to retainers: dealing with that zingy tooth pain
That’s so spot-on. I can’t even count how many times I’ve kicked myself for skipping a night and then paid for it the next day with that weird, almost electric tingle when the retainer goes back in. It’s like my teeth ar...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Funny, but those little brushes actually saved my bacon after I got bridges put in. Took a while to get the hang of it - yeah, I jabbed myself more than once. For me, water flossers just made a mess on the bathroom mirro...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
That bit about toothbrushes rings true for me - after my dental work last year, my dentist actually suggested swapping mine out right after any illness, not just surgery. At first I thought it was overkill too, but hones...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I hear you on this - after my first root canal, I babied that tooth like it was made of glass. Wouldn’t touch anything crunchier than mashed potatoes for a week, even though my dentist kept saying it was fine. Turns out,...
RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums
That protein shake thing is real - my jaw got so tired of sweet stuff, but everything else hurt to chew. I actually found mashed potatoes were a lifesaver, but yeah, the extra grocery bill surprised me. Did your daughter...
RE: Talking clearly with new teeth: did you see that recent study?
I had to laugh at the “leaky radiator” bit - my grandson called my new teeth “squeaky shoes” for a month. Reading out loud was a lifesaver for me too, but I’ll admit, my cookbook got a real workout. Funny how reading rec...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
That water flosser story made me laugh - brings back memories of my grandson’s “fountain” phase. He was more interested in spraying the dog than cleaning his teeth, so that didn’t last long at our house either. The Goldf...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
That’s exactly how I felt when I paid upfront for my braces years ago. It stung to see that much money disappear all at once, but after that, I never had to worry about more bills showing up. Just focused on my appointme...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I get what you're saying about the small talk - it can feel a bit weird when they're casually chatting away while poking around in your mouth. But honestly, from my experience, it's usually just their way of keeping thin...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I tried one of those numbing mouth rinses after my own whitening fiasco a couple years back. Honestly, it was pretty soothing at first...felt like heaven for about five minutes. But the relief didn't last as long as I'd ...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Totally agree about consistency being key. I've had both cordless and countertop flossers over the years, and honestly, I didn't notice a huge difference in results - just convenience. When I switched to a cordless one, ...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Glad you mentioned this - I went through something similar a couple years back. I kept getting these annoying little sores inside my mouth and assumed fluoride was the problem because I'd read so much about it online. Bu...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
I'm with you on toothbrush prices these days...crazy how much they've gone up. My dentist actually said once the bristles start bending outward, it's time to swap. Usually takes me about 2-3 months, but everyone's brushi...