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RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
Funny thing, I actually had the opposite experience with floss threaders. For me, once I got the hang of it, they were way less fiddly than the tiny brushes. Maybe it’s just a “whatever works for you” kinda deal? My gum...
RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
My dentist first brought up sealants when my youngest got her adult molars in - she was maybe 6 or 7? I remember thinking it sounded easy, but she was such a wiggle worm. Ended up with half a sealant the first try and a ...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
That’s wild - same here. When I first got braces, I was obsessed with keeping everything spotless, so I’d brush right after eating or drinking anything even slightly acidic. My teeth always felt extra sensitive after, bu...
RE: Why does every makeover seem to fade after a few weeks?
That’s so real - after I got my braces off, I was super obsessive about keeping my teeth looking perfect. I bought the fancy toothpaste and even tried one of those blue-light things for a while. But honestly? Life happen...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
I used to freak out about accidentally swallowing the wax, but my ortho said it’s non-toxic and just passes through. Still feels weird though - like, am I eating my braces now? It’s never sat right with me, so I started ...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Wax is such a mystery, right? I swear it’s like it senses when you actually need it and just melts away or disappears into thin air. I tried using it at night and would wake up with half of it stuck to my cheek instead o...
RE: Brushing, flossing, and... seaweed? Saw this in the news
That made me laugh - I tried the charcoal one too and my braces looked terrifying after. My ortho was not impressed. Seaweed sounds less messy, but I’m with you on sticking to what works. Anyone else notice their teeth f...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Man, I totally get what you mean about the water flosser. I was super skeptical at first too - felt like another gadget I’d use once and then forget about. But after getting my bottom retainer, regular flossing just didn...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re being too careful. When I had my wisdom teeth out, my mom was on high alert - she even set alarms to remind me about saltwater rinses and pain meds. I remember wantin...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I totally get the confusion - my ortho and dentist never seem to agree on this stuff either. I did nightly rinses for a while, but when I tried bumping it up to twice a day, my mouth felt weirdly dry too. Maybe it’s just...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Funny thing - I used to think the splashing was just part of the water flosser deal, but after a couple months with braces I actually got way less messy. I started leaning over the sink more and keeping my mouth almost c...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
Totally relate to this. When I first got braces, my ortho basically begged me to use the string, but honestly, it was such a pain with all the wires. I switched to a water flosser just to keep my sanity, and it did help ...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
I hear you on that - skipping those appointments can really come back to bite you (pun not intended, but I’ll take it). I’m deep into braces right now, so I don’t even get the option to stretch things out. My ortho has m...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
That hidden plaque thing is real - I thought my teeth were spotless, but during my cleaning, the hygienist found gunk way back by my molars I never would’ve reached at home. It was kinda embarrassing, honestly. Afterward...
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