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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time
Honestly, I’ve been there - after getting my braces tightened, I got super particular about keeping everything clean, including my water bottles. I tried baking soda once and it worked, but that gritty feeling was weird....
RE: Braces for kids: when did you know it was time?
You’re not alone there - I remember feeling the same way when my own kid’s dentist suggested braces early on. It’s tough not to second-guess every decision, especially when it comes to their comfort. I think giving it ti...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
I’ve definitely been there - my youngest chipped a tooth on the playground last year, and those pharmacy kits were the first thing I could get my hands on. Honestly, I was a little skeptical, but it kept her from complai...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
I can relate to a lot of what you described. After my own extraction, I waited almost a year before getting anything done, mostly because of the price tag and just not being sure if I wanted to commit to an implant right...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
That’s such a valid point about quality of life. I remember feeling like my braces journey was dragging on forever, and at some stage, those tiny tweaks just didn’t seem worth the hassle anymore. It’s easy for doctors to...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience with water flossers. Everyone kept telling me they were game-changers, but I just couldn’t get the hang of it - ended up making a mess and feeling like my gums got even more ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
That’s actually a great tip. I was pretty skeptical about electric brushes at first, mostly because of the noise and that weird rattling feeling on my braces. But after a few weeks, I noticed it really did make cleaning ...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I totally get the hesitation around mail-order aligners, but I actually went that route myself - my dentist gave me the green light since my case was pretty minor. I know they’re not for everyone (definitely wouldn’t rec...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I feel this deeply. My ortho kept saying "just a few more adjustments," but those "few" turned into months. Teeth really do have minds of their own, haha. But hang in there - once they're finally off, it's honestly worth...