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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
That “toughen up your gums” thing always confused me too. Like, sure, maybe gums adapt a bit, but if you’re seeing blood every time, something’s probably not right. I actually had a similar problem - flossing would leave...
RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues
I totally get what you mean about sore gums making flossing tough. When my gums were inflamed, just brushing was rough - let alone flossing. Funny thing is, after I finally got a deep cleaning and stuck with it (even if ...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
Totally relate to this. My molar needed a do-over because, apparently, it had a “bonus” canal no one saw the first time. I remember thinking - how many secret passageways can one tooth have? CBCT wasn’t even mentioned to...
RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?
Honestly, I used to think that too, but after a few rounds with those plaque tablets, I realized my regular routine wasn’t catching everything. I get the stress, but for me, the extra tools actually made things easier on...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I totally get the “all-or-nothing” trap - it’s so easy to slip into that mindset, especially with habits like tongue cleaning. For me, it’s more like: miss a day, shrug it off, and pick up where I left off. The stainless...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
I used to think baby teeth were just “practice teeth” and didn’t matter much, but I learned the hard way too. My niece had to get a filling before she could even say “dentist.” It blew my mind. I always thought milk was ...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I’m right there with you on the “crown by default” thing. When I had a root canal on one of my back teeth, my dentist barely paused before suggesting a crown. I remember thinking, wait, is that really the only way? It ju...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
I totally get where you’re coming from - before I got braces, I was brushing and flossing like crazy too. But honestly, after my first professional cleaning, my teeth felt way smoother. The tools are a bit weird at first...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
That’s interesting - my jaw started clicking in my early 20s, and I never thought much of it either. It was just this weird little noise, no pain, so I brushed it off. Years later, my dentist pointed out some flattened s...
RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces
That’s interesting, because when my kid needed braces, we went with the upfront discount - mainly because I was worried about forgetting a monthly payment and getting hit with a late fee. But now I’m wondering… do most p...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I totally get the urge to try something a little different, especially when it feels like regular toothpaste isn’t making much of a difference. I went through a phase where I was convinced activated charcoal was the answ...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I used to wonder the same thing - like, am I being overly dramatic about biting into an apple or is this legit? After my root canal, I was careful at first, but honestly, I think dentists are a bit on the cautious side, ...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
My dentist was also pretty vague about the separate guard thing, just said it wouldn't hurt anything...but I always wondered if switching between aligners and guards at night might slow down progress. Did your dentist me...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I went through something similar - teeth shifted a bit after braces, and my dentist pushed aligners pretty hard too. I tried retainers first, but honestly, found them annoying to keep track of every night. Eventually cav...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
True, but I'm not totally convinced regular toothpaste is just as effective. Whitening pastes usually have specific abrasives like silica - maybe that's why it worked on your mug? Curious if anyone's compared them side-b...