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dwoof42
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RE: Coping with losing a tooth: distraction or talking it out?
Man, I get it. Distraction is like my go-to survival mode for dental stuff. I tried talking it out with friends once after a wisdom tooth extraction... but honestly, it just made me hyperfocus on everything that could go...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
Dude, I feel this on a spiritual level. I’m obsessed with my electric toothbrush now - like, it’s the only thing that keeps my gums from going full rage mode. Tried the water flosser too but sometimes I swear it just pus...
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
Yeah, the staining thing caught me off guard too - I’m a big coffee nerd, and suddenly I’m googling “how to drink coffee without ruining bonding” like it’s some kind of hackathon. Also, totally agree about the texture. T...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Drying the brackets first is a solid move - never thought of that, honestly. My kid tried using a silicone earplug once (don’t judge, we were desperate), and it actually stuck better than wax for a bit. Anyone else exper...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I totally get the idea of making it a game - props if that works for your crew. But honestly, I tried that “let’s clean up together” thing with my niece and nephew, and it just turned into them arguing over who made the ...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
Man, I hear you on the food thing. I went with immediate dentures because I just wanted to get it over with, but honestly, eating was a whole new challenge. For the first couple weeks, I basically lived on mashed potatoe...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
Haha, man, I feel this. I geeked out over the ultrasonic thing too - looked cool, but it’s just sitting in a drawer now. Toothbrush and water is honestly the MVP. My kid once used chocolate milk for a “rinse”... that was...
RE: Which whitening toothpaste actually works for you?
Man, I totally get the “minty clean or it doesn’t count” thing - plain water just feels wrong, like I’m skipping steps. I’m a sucker for tech, so I went down the rabbit hole with those fancy electric toothbrushes and app...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Yeah, the cleaning is a whole thing... I always feel like I'm one missed floss away from disaster. Have you tried any of those water flossers? I geeked out and got one, but I'm not sure if it's actually better or just an...