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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I totally understand the hesitation about DIY kits, especially after hearing your daughter's experience. But I'm wondering - could it have been the specific brand or maybe how long she left it on? I've heard some kits ar...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
My dentist suggested MI Paste - it's got calcium phosphate in it and seems pretty legit, not just marketing fluff. I was skeptical at first but figured I'd try anything to stop those zaps of pain after whitening. Glad I'...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Haha, I totally get that feeling - had a similar panic after my first highlights. Honestly though, most people barely notice these things... we're usually our own harshest critics. It'll fade quicker than you think, prom...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Glad you mentioned this - I was pretty tempted to go all-in on baking soda because it's cheap and easy, but I've heard mixed things about enamel wear too. Has anyone else tried coconut oil pulling? I gave it a shot once ...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
We actually got a water flosser last year after my dentist recommended it. Honestly, it's pretty good at getting stuff out from tricky spots, especially if you have braces or tight teeth. But I wouldn't ditch regular flo...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I tried oil pulling with coconut oil for a few weeks last summer - honestly, it wasn't bad at all. Felt kinda weird swishing oil around at first (definitely had a few "what am I doing with my life" moments, lol), but my ...
RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery
Mashed potatoes were honestly a lifesaver for me. I remember being so sick of sweet smoothies after just a few days - I couldn't even look at another banana without feeling queasy. Savory stuff definitely felt easier to ...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
I totally get where you're coming from with this. Honestly, I just finished treatment a few months ago and I'm already debating if I'll keep up with the yearly check-ups. Did your ortho mention anything specific they're ...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Haha, totally get what you mean about flossing - it's oddly rewarding to finally do it without those brackets in the way. I'm still counting down the days until mine come off (fingers crossed it's soon). Quick question t...
RE: Dentures causing painful spots - anyone else dealing with this?
I saw something similar a while back and wondered the same thing. My dentist gave me a sample of some cushiony adhesive strips to try when I first got my dentures. Honestly, they did help a bit with the sore spots, but t...
RE: finally done with root surgery - feeling relieved and curious about check-ups
Reading this makes me feel a bit better about my upcoming root surgery next week. I've been seriously dreading it - like losing sleep kind of dread. Did you find the actual procedure itself painful, or was it mostly just...
RE: would you save a tooth at all costs or just pull it?
I totally get why you'd be hesitant about retreatment - dental stuff is stressful enough without the uncertainty. Did your dentist explain why the tooth is acting up again? Sometimes it's just a tricky root structure or ...