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RE: Trying to keep my teeth happy with diabetes… anyone else struggle?
Yeah, I’m always paranoid about baking soda messing up my teeth, but my dentist said as long as you’re not scrubbing hard it’s fine... Still feels sketchy though. Has anyone tried those roasted chickpeas? Wondering if th...
RE: Coping with losing a tooth: distraction or talking it out?
Yeah, I get this. I always think my kid’s gonna freak out over stuff like losing a tooth, but half the time he just shrugs and asks when the Tooth Fairy’s coming. Sometimes I feel like I’m the one making it a bigger deal...
RE: Keeping your teeth happy: what I do for stronger gums and enamel
Yeah, I totally get that little rush when they say no bleeding. It’s like, finally, something I’m doing right. I’ve tried both electric and manual brushes too, and honestly? Didn’t notice a huge difference either. Maybe ...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
I get what you mean about the hassle. I’ve been doing the same, just grabbing quick snacks like nuts or cheese, but sometimes I wonder if all the popping in and out is messing with my trays too. Honestly, I haven’t noti...
RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick
Honestly, I kinda liked the black bands even though . In real life they looked sharp, at least to me. Never really cared much about pics, but yeah, I get the anxiety about picking something too wild. I tried bright red o...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
Honestly, I get super paranoid about that stuff too. Even the tiniest gap or shift and suddenly I’m zooming in on every pic, lol. Wild how nobody else notices but it just bugs you nonstop. Did your retainer feel any diff...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Yeah, the acid thing is real. I used to just grab whatever snacks were around and never thought twice, but after a couple rounds of those nasty mouth ulcers, I started paying attention. Orange juice was brutal... like, i...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Totally get this. I was also super paranoid about the wax - felt like it was more trouble than it was worth. Honestly, just kinda suffered through it too. You’re not being sensitive, it’s rough for everyone.
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
Yeah, clove oil is brutal - my mom tried it on me once and I swear I tasted it for a week. Totally agree, the dentist’s dressing was a game changer. OTC painkillers barely touched it for me either, but after they packed ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Totally get where you're coming from. I was paranoid about dry socket too, probably googled it way too much for my own good. The first couple nights were rough for me - kept waking up thinking I’d roll over and somehow m...
RE: Best toothpaste or tricks for sensitive gums starting to pull back?
I got one as a gift last year - honestly, half the time I ignore the app, but it did call me out for missing spots. Not sure it’s worth the price though. Anyone have luck with those sensitive gum toothpastes? I feel like...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
String floss just hits different for me too. I tried one of those water flossers after my last cleaning because my gums were super sensitive. It felt kinda cool at first, but honestly, it’s just another thing cluttering ...
RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction
Yeah, I totally get the paranoia about food getting stuck. I was basically living off yogurt and scrambled eggs for a while - couldn’t even look at crunchy stuff without stressing. My dentist just said “nothing with seed...