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RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
I totally get being nervous about the molds - I gagged a bit when they did mine, honestly. But I was surprised how fast it was over. Have you ever tried using numbing spray or breathing tricks to help with the gag reflex...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I totally get what you mean about skipping a night and how that can spiral. When my braces first went on, I was super strict about brushing after every meal, but as soon as I missed a couple nights (thanks to late soccer...
RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky
I totally get where you're coming from - I'm clumsy too, and the idea of dropping a glass bottle makes my teeth hurt just thinking about it. I tried one with a sleeve, but after one fall on tile, it was toast... not wort...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
That “firmware update” analogy actually nails it - I kept joking that my mouth was buffering every time I tried to eat. I’m with you on the salt water rinses, they honestly made a bigger difference than I expected, espec...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
Yeah, “gummy smile” definitely sounds cuter than it feels when you’re the one thinking about it every time you laugh. I actually did look into gum contouring at one point, but the idea of someone messing with my gums mad...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
That’s interesting, because my bonding’s held up for almost five years now - maybe I just got lucky, or maybe it’s because I avoid coffee and wine. Did your dentist mention anything about different bonding materials? I w...
RE: Which whitening toothpaste actually works for you?
I get nervous about enamel too, especially since I started braces last year and my teeth feel even more sensitive now. Whitening toothpaste never made a huge difference for me either…maybe a little brighter, but nothing ...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a pretty decent experience at a dental school clinic. It did take longer than a regular appointment - like, yeah, a solid hour and a half for just sealants - but honestl...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had some dental work where things *never* really felt “normal” again. Maybe I’m just hyper-aware, but after my braces came off, my bite felt off for months and I still n...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Totally relate to this. I always felt like I was being kind of “extra” with my routine after getting braces off, but honestly, just brushing and flossing never seemed to cut it for me either. My hygienist said the same t...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
Yeah, I’ve tried those little interdental brushes - my ortho actually recommended them when I first got my braces. They’re pretty good for cleaning around wires and brackets, but honestly, sometimes they feel awkward to ...
RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
Totally agree about water flossers making life easier, but honestly, I’m still kind of terrible at using threaders. Anyone else just give up halfway through and hope the water flosser did enough? I keep telling myself I’...
RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?
Man, I swear my teeth are moving at the speed of a glacier. Some days I stare in the mirror and wonder if it’s just wishful thinking too. My ortho keeps saying “trust the process,” but patience has never been my thing. D...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I get what you mean about the picks making things easier with kids, but I actually found them kind of tricky with braces. The regular ones just don’t fit under the wires for me, so I ended up going back to the old-school...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
I totally get what you mean - cleaning around implants isn’t nearly as bad as I expected either. I was so anxious before getting mine, thinking it’d be this huge ordeal every night, but honestly, it’s just like you said:...