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RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Man, for real. I thought I was safe with “healthy” snacks too until a rogue almond chunk in a granola bar almost took me out. Now I’m living that applesauce and yogurt life... kinda miss chips though.
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
Man, I wish I’d known about the coffee thing too. I got bonding on my front tooth after chipping it (don’t ask, it involved roller skates and a curb) and thought I could just go back to my usual morning brew right away. ...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
Man, the overthinking is real. I swear, every time my implant so much as twinges, my brain’s like, “Congrats, you’re dying.” It’s wild how fast I can convince myself something’s wrong. I try to do that whole “wait and se...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Cold mac and cheese does sound kinda weird, but honestly, when you’ve got braces pain, anything cold is fair game. I used to just eat ice cream straight from the tub and call it dinner. Popsicles were solid too, but mash...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
Totally get this. I used to obsess over every tiny stain like everyone could see it from across the room, but honestly, most people don’t notice unless you point it out. I’m with you on the lip balm - makes your teeth lo...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
Man, the struggle is real. I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I kinda think the stress is worth it - at least in the first couple days. My nephew had a tooth yanked last summer and my sister was all chill, giv...
RE: When did your kid see the dentist for the first time?
Yeah, I totally get the stress - every time my kid’s in that chair, I feel like I’m the one getting graded. We did the first dentist visit at around 2 years, and honestly, it was mostly just a “let’s see if you’ll open y...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
Alcohol wipes are my go-to too - super easy and I don’t have to worry about melting anything (been there, done that, with a mouthguard… yikes). I just leave mine out to dry after. Sometimes I wonder if I’m overthinking i...
RE: How I got my front teeth even with bonding (and what I wish I knew)
Yeah, the straw thing is basically my new personality trait at this point. I tried those whitening strips on a whim (bad idea), and now my bonding is like a slightly different shade than my real teeth - kinda like mismat...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Honestly, I used to go at my teeth like I was scrubbing grout, so I totally get where you're coming from. But when I swapped to a soft brush, I was convinced I'd end up with a mouth full of fuzz or something. Weirdly eno...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
Haha, I totally get the “pressure washer” vibe. First time I used mine on full blast, I thought I’d invented a new way to pierce my gums. Now I stick to the medium setting - still gets the job done without making me winc...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
I get what you mean about new faces taking a while to warm up to. I used to dread when a new staff member would show up at my grandma’s place - felt like starting from scratch every time. But honestly, some of the best s...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
Dude, caramel is my nemesis too - like, I trust nothing sticky after dental work. My dentist was pretty chill about food but I still avoid the hard stuff for a while. Maybe they just know we’re gonna test the limits anyw...