Dental care discussions and local services.
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Totally agree with this. Back when I was in high school, our health classes barely mentioned dental care beyond the super basic "brush twice a day" stuff. But I remember one teacher who went off-script and shared a story...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Haha, the frozen blueberries story cracked me up... reminds me of when I had mine done. I was rotating between peas and corn too, but one night reached for what I thought was peas and ended up with a bag of frozen mixed ...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Same here, countertop at home and cordless for travel. My cordless battery hasn't tanked yet (fingers crossed...) but you're right about the countertop's power - feels like a mini dentist cleaning every night. Totally wo...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I totally get the hesitation about sensitivity - I had that worry too. For me, the fluoride treatment did help, but honestly it felt more like a short-term relief rather than a lasting solution. What really made a differ...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
I totally get the logic behind waiting if your crown isn't bothering you yet, but honestly, sometimes being proactive can save you a lot of headaches down the road. My dentist was pretty cautious too, recommending we wai...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
My son was the same way with bubblegum flavor - he'd practically sprint to the bathroom when it was brushing time, lol. We also did the spitting game, though ours involved aiming at little targets in the sink...sounds gr...