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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Yeah, those strips are honestly brutal. I remember thinking the “gentle” ones would be fine since they’re marketed that way, but nope - my teeth felt like I’d chewed tin foil. I switched to the toothpaste too, and it’s d...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
That line cracked me up because it’s exactly how I feel. Every time I think my teeth have settled, they pull a fast one and suddenly my molars don’t line up with anything. I keep wondering if all this shifting is what I’...
RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
That jaw pain hits different, doesn’t it? I thought my dentist was just trying to pad the bill with the night guard, but after breaking a filling (and paying to fix it), I caved. Now I’m actually sleeping better and my j...
RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
Interesting about the toothpaste thing - I always assumed "sensitive" meant gentler, but maybe not. I've been using baking soda toothpaste lately because it's cheaper and supposed to be natural, but now I'm wondering if ...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
I get the paranoia, but honestly brushing every single time feels like a lot. I usually brush morning and night, then just rinse really well after meals. Haven't had any issues yet... but now you're making me second gues...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
We tried water-only brushing for a bit too, and honestly, I thought my kid's breath could've knocked out a small animal at first. 😂 But after about three weeks, it did seem to mellow out. Maybe their mouths reall...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Funny you mention that - I had a similar experience. My dentist gave me a generic night guard at first, and it always felt off, like it was pushing my jaw in a weird way. Eventually, I got a second opinion from another d...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Scrambled eggs saved me more than once, especially when my budget was tight. But honestly, I got so bored of them after a while. Ended up experimenting with oatmeal - cooked extra mushy and loaded with cinnamon and honey...