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RE: When Bleeding Gums Start Talking: A Dental Drama
I totally get the citrus thing - grapefruit is my nemesis. I used to think brushing harder was the answer, like I could just scrub the problem away, but my dentist basically staged an intervention. Now I’m on team gentle...
RE: Why is brushing teeth with kids like herding cats?
Brushing with my kid is a full-on circus act, so I totally get where you’re coming from. The disclosing tablets are kind of genius, though. I tried them on a whim after my son’s dentist suggested it, and it was like a sc...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get the struggle. I bought a 6-pack of “ultra-soft” brushes on sale and thought I was winning at adulting, but they started looking like tiny palm trees after maybe 10 days. I started wondering if I was brushin...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
I totally get this - spent years covering my mouth in photos because I was convinced everyone would notice my chipped front tooth. Turns out, no one ever said a word, but they did comment when I looked serious or avoided...
RE: Weirdest Feeling After Getting Stitches Out From Dental Implants?
That popcorn kernel feeling is spot on. For me, it was almost like fishing out a splinter - awkwardly satisfying, but not painful. I was convinced it’d be way worse, especially after all the build-up in my head. The weir...