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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
I totally get wanting to make brushing fun, but I do wonder if sometimes the “fun” stuff distracts my kids more than it helps. Like, my youngest just wants to play with the musical toothbrush and ends up brushing her nos...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
That’s hilarious, and honestly, kinda relatable. I tried an electric brush after a filling and it felt like my teeth were at a rock concert. Anyone actually find a super gentle electric one, or are they all a bit... inte...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Totally agree about the reservoir size - had a cordless one myself and refilling halfway through drove me nuts. But honestly, countertop models can feel like you're wrestling an octopus with all those cords and hoses, es...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Yikes, cracked molar sounds like a nightmare...and an expensive one at that. I've been grinding my teeth forever and kept thinking it was just stress or something temporary. But lately, my jaw's been feeling super stiff ...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I feel ya on the meditation - it helped me too, but didn't completely stop the grinding. I tried acupuncture once, mostly out of curiosity (and desperation, lol)... honestly, it was relaxing but didn't notice much differ...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally get that anxiety from googling too much - I swear, WebMD makes me feel like I've got three days to live every time I look something up 😂. I'm actually looking into bone graft surgery myself and now you've...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
My dentist recommended a fluoride toothpaste too, but honestly, I didn't notice much difference until I switched to a sensitive teeth formula. Maybe it's just me being weird, haha... Did anyone else find one type worked ...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Ugh, I totally relate to the brushing-hard mindset. Used to scrub my teeth like I was cleaning grout tiles or something... my dentist legit asked if I was mad at my gums, lol. Switching to a softer brush did feel weirdly...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Yeah, having a clear timeline helped me too - especially since I tend to get a bit paranoid about recovery stuff. My dentist was great about that, but I still ended up getting a second opinion just for peace of mind (and...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I've had similar experiences actually. My cordless one was great at first, but after a while it started sputtering like an old coffee maker. 😅 Countertop's been smoother sailing so far, though I'm not sure if it'...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Haha, totally agree with this! We did monthly payments too - yeah, it cost a bit more overall, but honestly the peace of mind was worth every penny. And those covers... don't even get me started. My son lost two within t...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Haha, this was totally my experience too. Honestly, flossing with braces felt like some cruel dental obstacle course at first. I remember standing in front of the mirror, threader in hand, thinking, "How on earth am I su...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, splash mountain hotel bathrooms...I feel your pain. I once lugged my countertop model on a weekend trip thinking, "How bad could it be?" Well, let's just say housekeeping probably wasn't thrilled with me. I've trie...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Popcorn wasn't too bad for me, but caramel popcorn specifically felt kinda weird at first - like it stuck to my teeth more than regular popcorn. Pancakes sound like a safe (and delicious) bet though...can't go wrong ther...
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
Your dentist sounds awesome, wish ours had a sense of humor like that! We had a similar scare last summer - my son was eating popcorn during movie night, and suddenly he yelped and spit something out. I thought he'd bitt...