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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I totally get what you're saying about soda. For me, it wasn't soda but coffee - I didn't realize how much I relied on it until after my whitening session. My dentist warned me about staining, and I thought, "no big deal...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally get what you're saying about dairy-free yogurt - I've had a similar experience myself. When I first got my braces adjusted, I tried almond-based yogurt thinking it'd help soothe my sore gums. It tasted fine, but ...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally agree that having someone along helps, but I'd caution against assuming docs who don't proactively bring up every detail aren't caring. My ortho was pretty reserved and didn't always volunteer info, but whenever ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally get that. Humor can be tricky, especially when someone's already feeling sensitive or self-conscious. When I first got braces, my friends kept teasing me about being a "metal mouth." They thought it was harmless ...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Totally get what you mean about the toothpaste thing - I had a similar experience. Those whitening pastes always left my gums feeling irritated around the implants. Switching to something milder made a huge difference......
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Totally relate to the sensitive gums struggle... braces made mine super tender for months. Saltwater rinses were my go-to as well, but honestly, OTC gels didn't do much for me. Weirdly enough, switching to a softer tooth...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Interesting point about brands - I had a similar experience. The first tablets I tried were surprisingly neutral, but the second brand...yikes, definitely got that pool water vibe. I did some digging and apparently some ...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Haha, your story about the denture adhesive reminded me of my own awkward airport moment. I wear Invisalign aligners, and once I packed a bunch of those cleaning crystals in a little ziplock baggie for convenience. Of co...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I noticed something similar when I cut back on vaping too. My gums used to feel kinda irritated and sensitive, but after reducing how often I vaped, they definitely calmed down. Could be coincidence, but seems worth payi...
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
Had a similar experience myself a few years ago. My dentist recommended braces right away for what seemed like a minor alignment issue. I was skeptical, so I got a second opinion from an orthodontist who suggested a reta...
RE: my recovery after implants - anyone else had a rough first week?
I actually found warm compresses super helpful for stiffness - ice was great for swelling initially, but after a few days, heat really loosened things up. And yeah, soft foods got old fast...by day five, I was dreaming a...