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RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
The “s” and “sh” sounds are just brutal with new dentures, I totally get it. I remember trying to say “sushi” and it came out like “foofy” - my partner still teases me about it. Practicing tongue twisters actually helped...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Yeah, I totally get that feeling. Every time my retainer feels a bit loose, I’m convinced my teeth are plotting to go back to their pre-braces days. The glue taste is awful, but at least you don’t have to remember to put...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
That’s pretty much my entire dental hygiene journey in a nutshell. I’ve cycled through every “revolutionary” gadget you can imagine - angled brushes, those tiny interdental picks, even a mirror that lights up. In the end...
RE: Getting my 4-year-old to stop sucking her thumb... help?
Same here. My son treated those thumb guards like a challenge - he’d Houdini out of them before midnight. I get the anxiety about teeth moving, but our dentist said as long as they stop before the adult teeth come in, it...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I’ve definitely had the post-nitrous headache before, so you’re not alone. I think it’s a mix - some folks are just more sensitive, and sometimes the mask doesn’t fit perfectly so you get a bit too much or too little oxy...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I tried one of those UV sterilizer boxes after I got tired of my retainer case smelling like a gym bag, and honestly... I’m not convinced it’s much better than just letting it air dry. In humid places, though, air drying...
RE: SHIFTING YOUR SMILE CENTER: WHO'S USING ELASTICS VS. SPRINGS?
That’s honestly the most accurate description I’ve seen for elastics. I was told to wear mine “24/7 except for eating,” and let’s just say my compliance was... aspirational. Springs were way easier for me - once they wer...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
Yeah, I get that - it’s weird how being overly careful can actually make things feel tighter. My ortho said the same about gentle movement helping blood flow and reducing stiffness. I usually stick to soft foods but try ...
RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To
I’ve got braces too, and honestly, the “premium” pastes just feel like a fancier way to spend money. I tried one of those whitening ones with the blue gel stripes and it looked cool, but I swear it was like brushing with...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
Yeah, the case is honestly the most underrated germ trap. I learned that the hard way when I opened mine after a flight and got hit with this weird, musty smell… Not exactly what you want before popping a retainer in you...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Yep, that’s been my experience too. I tried a bamboo floss thinking it’d be the holy grail, but it just turned into fuzzy threads stuck everywhere. The corn tape is slippery for me as well - my grip isn’t what it used to...
RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues
Yeah, I was in the same boat thinking it was just dentist hype until my doc flagged my gums too. After a couple extra cleanings, my A1C dipped - not by a ton, but enough to notice. My insurance did cover an extra cleanin...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Genetics are wild, right? My brother eats candy like it’s a food group and somehow his dentist always says, “No cavities!” Meanwhile, I’m over here with my Sonicare and floss picks still getting those tiny interproximal ...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
Yeah, the mental gymnastics of trying to act normal at school with a partial denture is something I remember all too well. Mine never made a dramatic leap into my lunch, but it did get stuck to a piece of gum once - talk...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
Honestly, the adhesive learning curve is real. I remember thinking I needed to basically caulk my dentures in place - only to end up with a weird chemical taste and glue oozing out the sides. Less is definitely more, lik...