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RE: How did you pick a dentist for gum reshaping?
I totally get what you mean about feeling like “that parent.” I asked a ton of questions when my son needed his gum lasered for overgrowth. I even brought a list to the consult - felt awkward at first, but honestly, it h...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
I totally relate - my system is mostly rinse and hope for the best when things get hectic. If I miss a soak, I’ll at least scrub with a soft brush and baking soda. Not ideal, but it gets rid of that weird film. Sometimes...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
I’ve definitely been down the rabbit hole of “specialty brushes.” For me, those tiny interdental brushes (the ones that look like little bottle brushes) have actually helped a ton for getting around the wires - way more ...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
I totally get the nerves about missing spots - honestly, I still double-check with those little mirrors sometimes. Switching to a water flosser was chaos at first, but my hygienist said my gums looked way better at my la...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
My daughter actually struggled with floss picks, too - she’d push way too hard and either bend the pick or jab her gums, which turned her off from flossing altogether for a while. We switched to waxed string as well, and...
RE: When the binky fairy visits: A bedtime adventure
That lines up with what our orthodontist said, too. There’s a window where the jaw and teeth are still really adaptable, and if the pacifier habit stops before the permanent teeth start coming in (usually around 6), most...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I’ve tried the mouthwash trick a couple times when I forgot my case, but honestly, I always worry about what the alcohol might be doing to the plastic. Haven’t noticed warping yet, but I do see some hazy spots that weren...