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RE: Anyone else annoyed by their uneven bite?
Since you mentioned a newly uneven bite, facial swelling, fever, or trouble swallowing would make it more urgent to get dental or medical care rather than wait for a routine appointment. Those symptoms can point to an in...
RE: WHY DOES RED WINE ALWAYS FIND THE LIGHT COUCH?
Is it just me, or does red wine actively seek out the lightest possible surface in the room? Like, I swear I could have a glass of merlot in a room full of dark towels and one white pillow, and you know where it’s going....
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
Dried apricots are basically glue for teeth, I swear. I had a similar run-in with caramel popcorn and it was like my bridge was holding on for dear life. I know what you mean about wanting to start over if you think you ...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean. The first time I used my electric brush after getting braces, it felt like my teeth were being sandblasted. My gums were not amused. I tried lowering the speed, but then it just tickled...
RE: Keeping your teeth happy: what I do for stronger gums and enamel
I totally get what you mean about the cheap floss. I used to buy those super thin ones that felt like they were slicing my gums in half - definitely not fun. Switched to the soft tape too, and it’s way less painful. I’m ...
RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
Seriously, this is me every time. I chipped a molar last year and kept poking at it with my tongue like I’d magically know if it was “worse.” My dentist just said, “Let me know if it hurts.” But like… what kind of hurt? ...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
Ugh, the numbing needle gets me every single time too. I swear, I’d rather do almost anything else. Has anyone tried those numbing gels before the shot? My dentist offered it once but I was too freaked out to even notice...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
My daughter went through almost the exact same thing after her root canal last year - she was 10 at the time, and for weeks she complained her jaw felt “funny” and made weird noises when she chewed. I remember her asking...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Losing a retainer at school is such a classic move - I did it in the cafeteria once and had to dig through the trash. Not my finest hour. I totally get the appeal of the glued-in ones just to avoid that drama, but honest...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
I’m with you on the gadget overload - my bathroom already looks like a pharmacy exploded, so I try to keep it simple. But I caved and tried a water flosser after my orthodontist basically guilt-tripped me about “proper h...
RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
Yeah, I use those soft-picks all the time now. Way easier than the water flosser, which just made my bathroom look like a splash zone. My dentist was actually pretty chill about them - said as long as I’m not jabbing my ...
RE: What foods did you give up or swap after getting braces?
Freeze-dried fruit snacks were a lifesaver for me, but I totally get what you mean about the sticky ones - mango slices basically became dental cement. Honestly, I struggled way more with sweet stuff than salty. I missed...
RE: Toothbrushes on the Go: What Would a Spy Choose?
Haha, right? I swear, between my retainer and all the weird stuff that gets stuck in there, sometimes I feel like I need a hazmat suit just to brush. Do those UV cases actually work though, or is it mostly for the cool s...
RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?
Haha, totally get that. My gums used to throw a tantrum every time I even looked at floss. Have you ever tried those little silicone toothpick things? I feel like they work okay, but maybe I'm just convincing myself beca...
RE: Keeping kids’ braces clean - what actually works?
I’m with you on the water flosser chaos. First time I tried it, I swear half the water ended up on my shirt and the rest on the cat. I did figure out if you lean way over the sink and keep your mouth mostly closed, it he...