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aspenvortex972
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RE: Mobile dental vans vs. community health centers for senior care - what's better?
I totally get what you mean about the tech on those vans. I peeked inside one last month (the dentist let me snoop, ha) and it looked... well, compact. They had the basics for cleanings and x-rays, but I can’t imagine th...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Healthy snacks are sneaky little things, aren’t they? I always thought I was being clever with sliced apples, but then my orthodontist gave me a mini-lecture about “fibrous residue.” Now I’m paranoid about every bite. Gr...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Ice cream for dinner is basically the only upside to braces, in my opinion. I remember eating cold scrambled eggs once because chewing was out of the question and I was desperate. Not the worst, but definitely not winnin...
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
That’s exactly what I was worried about, too. My aunt has had a partial for years and she said the first week was kind of awkward - like your mouth is trying to figure out what the heck is going on. She mentioned it felt...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
That “just cleaned” sensation is so real - I get picky about it too. I’ve tried those fizzy tablets and honestly, sometimes I think they’re just a minty placebo. I did try brushing with a soft toothbrush and a bit of reg...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
That “spit, don’t rinse” thing tripped me up too. I kept thinking, if I leave all that foam in my mouth, am I just walking around with a toothpaste smoothie on my teeth? It’s weird how your brain fights it at first. I sw...