Dental care discussions and local services.
drones211
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
I totally relate to the jaw fatigue thing - chewing gum always ends up making my jaw sore, and sometimes I get that weird queasy feeling too. Xylitol mints have been a game changer for me, plus they’re usually cheaper in...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Yeah, my dentist brought up “open bite” too and it honestly made me super nervous. She said it can lead to speech issues or trouble chewing if it sticks around, but also admitted some kids’ bites correct themselves as th...
RE: How did you deal with your first day in braces? Poll inside
Water flossers are tempting, but honestly, I couldn’t justify the price when I was already shelling out for braces. I just stuck with the brushes and floss threaders - tedious, but cheap. Plus, I always felt like I had m...
RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
I get the appeal of electric brushes - they really do make things easier for some kids. But honestly, we’ve stuck with manual ones for now, mostly because of the price difference. With three kids, replacing electric head...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
That “tongue sweater” feeling is way too real. I tried those dissolving tabs once after a garlic-heavy lunch, and it was like I’d licked a freezer shelf - then my mouth felt dry and kind of fuzzy for hours. Not the fresh...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
I totally get the “less is more” approach - sometimes knowing every little thing just ramps up the nerves. I’m kind of the opposite, though. I want the dentist to explain what’s happening, but only because I’m always thi...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from about the harshness. I tried spacing them out to every third day instead of every other, but the sensitivity still crept up on me. For me, switching brands didn’t actually make a ...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I totally get the whole “chewing like a squirrel” thing - felt the same way for days. I was nervous about biting down on anything harder than a banana, mostly because I didn’t want to risk messing up what I just paid for...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
That gritty feeling is so odd, right? I kept rubbing my tongue over my teeth thinking maybe I’d left some of the gel on or something. For me, the cold sensitivity was way worse than anything else - ice water actually mad...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Yeah, I get that tingly feeling too, especially the first few times I used strips. It freaked me out at first, but it seems pretty common. For me, the sensitive toothpaste doesn’t totally block the pain - it just takes t...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
That sounds pretty familiar, honestly. I grind my teeth a lot too, and I get maybe a year out of my mouthguards - sometimes a little less if I’m stressed and clenching more than usual. The fit definitely gets looser afte...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I totally get why night guards are helpful, but honestly, the cost factor made me hesitate big time. My dentist recommended one too, but when I saw the price tag, I thought, "there's gotta be another way." Did some diggi...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Yikes, apples can definitely surprise you sometimes... I once bit into a sandwich and hit an olive pit - talk about unexpected dental drama. Do you think certain foods are riskier after dental work, or is it mostly just ...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Totally with you on the ice packs - I had two gel packs I rotated through constantly, and honestly, it made such a difference in managing swelling and discomfort. One thing I'd add though is that budgeting for recovery s...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I totally get the cautious mindset around sticky foods, but honestly, I think sometimes we might be overly cautious. I had braces for two years, and sure, I avoided caramel apples and toffee like the plague, but I found ...