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RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
Three weeks sounds about right for me, too - mine was just under a month, but that was mostly because the lab was backed up and my dentist is a bit of a perfectionist. I do agree, the scans are a game changer (no more dr...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get what you mean - I've noticed the same thing with soft bristles getting worn out kind of fast, especially after my kids started brushing a bit more enthusiastically. Sometimes it feels like I’m buying new br...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
I totally get what you’re saying about the “healthy” snacks - half the time I feel like I need a chemistry degree to understand what’s in those bars. But honestly, I’m not sure roasted chickpeas are my go-to either. Not ...
RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
Funny you mention popcorn - I feel like every time my kid gets sealants, the dentist just rattles off the “no sticky candy” thing and that’s it. But honestly, she chomps on popcorn and pretzels all the time, and I’ve onl...
RE: How Do You Handle Your Love For Sour Snacks And Drinks?
I’m right there with you on the lemonade and sour candy cravings. My dentist has definitely mentioned the enamel thing more than once... I try not to avoid acidic stuff entirely, but I do space it out and rinse my mouth ...
RE: Keeping Those Chompers in Place: My Routine for Secure Dentures
Totally get where you're coming from with the pads - lining them up feels like a weird arts-and-crafts project some days. Eating out took me a while too, honestly. I started by sticking to softer foods at restaurants unt...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I totally hear you about the floss picks snapping all the time. I used to think they’d be easier, but I swear I go through a pack in no time - half of them break before I’m even halfway done. Honestly, I got kind of lazy...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
Swapping out chips for veggies or cheese totally makes sense - I’ve tried that too, and it does help with cravings. Honestly, cheese has become my go-to late at night. Sometimes I still miss the crunch of chips, but cele...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
Ain’t that the truth. I was a total thumb sucker till like age 10 (don’t judge, haha) and it definitely did a number on my bite. I thought I’d just “grow out of it” and everything would settle, but nope - retainer city f...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
I’ve gotta say, I’m actually a little skeptical about the sugarless gum trick. I know people swear by it, but I tried it once and it just made me super anxious the whole time - like, is this the moment it’s gonna wedge i...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
Yeah, I get that - most gums just mask things for a bit and then it’s back to square one. I’ve bounced between Spry, Biotène, and even some of those “dentist recommended” ones, but honestly, none of them last long for me...
RE: Brushing your teeth could be good for your heart too?
Totally get what you mean about feeling like your gums are out to get you. But honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience with the water flosser. For me, it actually made things bleed more at first, and I almost gave up ...
RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?
Totally get what you mean about the “patience game.” I tried to jump back into “normal” food way too soon, thinking I was tougher than my gums actually were. Ended up regretting it for sure - felt like my whole mouth was...
RE: Which is easier: healing from dental vs. orthopedic implants?
I totally get what you mean about the difference. For me, the dental implant was way easier to deal with - just some soreness and soft foods for a bit, but at least I could still function normally. The ankle thing sounds...
RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?
Cheese at night is my downfall too - seriously, I can almost taste the regret in the morning. I get what you mean about the dairy thing being random; my partner could eat a whole pizza before bed and not have any issues,...