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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
That’s funny, I actually had the opposite reaction - my first bite with dentures was so careful, just in case they slipped. I get what you mean about implants feeling more natural, but I kinda miss the nightly “reset” of...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
I totally get what you mean - when I first got braces, I thought the water flosser was going to blast my brackets right off. Even the lowest setting felt like a firehose. I ended up starting on the “baby” setting and jus...
RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"
That’s interesting - our experience with sealants was a bit different. My son was super sensitive to anything in his mouth too, but the dentist used this flavored gel before putting the sealant on and it actually helped ...
RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult - should I be freaking out?
I get where you’re coming from about jumping on every little thing, but sometimes I wonder if we can go a bit overboard. After I started braces as an adult, my teeth felt weird all the time - loose, sore, even a bit wobb...
RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?
Banana? That’s brutal. I had one pop off while I was flossing (gently, I swear), and it felt like the universe was just messing with me. The wax thing drives me nuts too - half the time it’s gone by morning and I’m just ...
RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve been wearing braces for a while now, and my orthodontist is always reminding me how even small habits can add up over time. I used to sneak snacks after brushing at night - didn’t seem like a bi...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
I totally get the “off” feeling - mine lasted almost two weeks after my last extraction. I found that gently rinsing with warm salt water (once my dentist ok’d it) helped a lot with that weird taste and sensation. The ja...
RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES - HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?
That’s exactly how I felt the first time my daughter’s wire started poking out. At first, I tried trimming it with a nail clipper (which, in hindsight, was probably not the best idea), then put wax on it, but I just kept...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
That’s what mine said too. I used to stress about whether my son was actually getting all the gunk out, especially with those chunky dinosaur picks, but honestly, he’s way more willing to floss with them. The novelty def...
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?
Haha, bingo nights are definitely a priority! I've never had implants myself (just braces here - fun times...), but my aunt faced the same decision recently. She went with implants after her dentist explained how bridges...
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?
Totally get where you're coming from. I went through something similar last year, and honestly, the idea of implants made me pretty anxious too. Ended up choosing a bridge mostly because it felt less invasive and stressf...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Mint gums do seem to help me too, probably because they're not as sugary-sweet. I remember when I first got braces, my orthodontist advised sticking to sugar-free gum - said it helps keep saliva going and protects teeth ...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
I feel this so much, especially the part about healing not being linear. When I had my extraction and implant process, I kept expecting things to steadily improve each day, but nope... some days were great, others felt l...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Totally agree about mashed potatoes - they were my go-to too after getting braces tightened. Another thing that worked wonders for me was scrambled eggs with cheese, cooked super soft and fluffy. Easy to eat, savory enou...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I get why you'd hesitate about the mouthguard - it does take some getting used to. When my dentist first suggested one, I wasn't thrilled either. But honestly, after a few nights, I barely noticed it anymore. Ignoring te...