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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Totally agree about dental schools. I was skeptical at first, but my cousin went that route after getting some crazy quotes from private orthodontists. Sure, appointments took longer since students were learning as they ...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Funny you mention mac n cheese, because that was my go-to as well. Though I found that if it got even slightly cold, the cheese sauce would get thicker and start sticking more. I ended up microwaving smaller portions at ...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I totally get what you're saying about the bulkiness at first - I remember when I got my custom guard a couple years ago, it felt like I had a hockey puck in my mouth for the first week or two. Honestly, I almost went ba...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Yeah, I can totally relate to this. When I started grinding badly a few years back, I went straight for the cheapest boil-and-bite guard I could find at the drugstore. It seemed like a smart move at the time - cheap and ...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Interesting you mention sensitivity toothpaste - I gave it a shot too, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Maybe my teeth are just stubborn? Ended up just sipping lukewarm coffee for a week... cheaper than specia...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Yeah, glycerin extracts can be tricky, especially with sticky stuff like propolis. I had a similar disaster trying to make a glycerite with pine resin once - ended up with a gooey blob that stuck to everything. Alcohol d...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've been thinking about getting a custom one too, but the price tag always makes me hesitate. Right now, I'm using a generic one from the store, and honestly, it feels like I'm chewing through it every few months. Maybe...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Interesting to hear such different experiences! For me, it's been a bit of trial and error - I started with a cheap electric brush (budget-friendly, ya know?) but found it kinda rough too. But then a friend suggested try...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I had my teeth whitened professionally last year, and honestly, I wish I'd known more about fluoride treatments beforehand. My dentist mentioned sensitivity toothpaste briefly, but didn't really explain how it worked. ...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Haha, your popcorn dilemma reminded me of my own brace-free celebration. I was so excited to finally bite into a crisp apple without slicing it first - seemed like the perfect symbolic snack, right? Well, turns out my te...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Haha, your Ross teeth story cracked me up - I had a similar "glow-in-the-dark" moment myself. I tried one of those budget-friendly at-home whitening kits (because, you know, dental visits aren't exactly wallet-friendly),...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
I remember feeling exactly the same way about popcorn. Funny enough, I was never a huge popcorn fan before braces, but the second they told me I couldn't have it, suddenly it was all I wanted. Weird how that works, huh? ...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Haha, tortilla chips sound brave! I remember being so paranoid about crunchy stuff that I stuck to mashed potatoes and oatmeal for way longer than necessary. And yeah, brushing was a whole ordeal - I kept picturing I'd a...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Haha, reading this brings back memories! I remember the day my braces came off - I was so excited but weirdly cautious at the same time. My orthodontist handed me a bag of crunchy snacks as a little congrats gift, and I ...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Frozen peas were my go-to as well, but yeah, they thawed way faster than I expected. I ended up using a bag of frozen corn as backup - worked just as well and stayed colder longer for some reason. Warm saltwater rinses s...