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RE: Finally flossing around my implants without fear - anyone else get nervous at first?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I was super nervous at first too - like, it almost felt like I’d break something if I even touched my implant the wrong way. The floss threaders drove me nuts, and I kept worrying I’...
RE: What if sugar cravings didn’t wreck your teeth?
Fresh fruit is hit or miss with my little guy. He’ll eat apple slices one day, then act like I’m trying to poison him the next. Carrot sticks? Forget it, unless there’s ranch involved (which feels like trading one proble...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
Man, I feel you on the carrot thing… I tried eating a slice of pizza like two days in and immediately regretted it. The wax tip is clutch though - never thought I’d be so grateful for something that looks like chapstick ...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
I’ve wondered about oil pulling too, but honestly, swishing coconut oil around for 20 minutes sounds like a weird endurance challenge. I tried it for a few days and just got bored (plus, no magical results). The LED mout...
RE: Improve Your Oral Health & Preventive Care with Trusted Dental Experts
Yeah, I totally get this. I used to think switching was a big deal, like I was breaking up with my dentist or something. But honestly, if the vibe’s off or you’re not getting what you need, why stick around? I switched l...
RE: 4yo has cavities; surgery needed??
That makes sense, I hadn’t really thought about how the location of the cavity or anxiety level could change things so much. Does anyone know if they usually try other stuff first, like laughing gas, or do some dentists ...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
Man, I feel you on the water flosser chaos. My first week, I legit sprayed the mirror and myself more than my teeth. Still not sure if I’m using it right, but my gums are less angry now, so I’ll take the win. Kinda wild ...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
Yeah, I totally get that weird in-between feeling after nitrous. My dentist always gives me oxygen at the end too, but I’m still a little out of it for a while. I think it’s probably a mix of how much they use and just h...
RE: Weird tricks that actually helped my tooth after a root canal
That’s wild about the clove oil... I’ve always heard people rave about it, but I’m way too chicken to try anything that burns. Saltwater rinse sounds more my speed anyway. Totally get what you mean about trial and error ...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
Honestly, I get where you're coming from. I’ve looked at those numbing gels too, but something about the idea of accidentally swallowing it freaks me out. Wax is my go-to as well, even though half the time it’s stuck to ...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
The side pain thing is so weird, right? I kept thinking I was imagining it when the pain would just randomly switch sides or hit different teeth. I swear my canines started throbbing outta nowhere one morning. I’ve got a...