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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
My ortho also required a cleaning before starting braces. I figured it was just standard, but maybe not everywhere. Honestly, after that pro cleaning, my teeth felt way smoother than anything I could do at home. I’m pret...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
I’ve tried both types - DIY kit first, then got one made at the dentist after I kept waking up with jaw pain. The at-home one felt way thicker and didn’t sit right on my teeth. Even after following the instructions, I co...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I’ve noticed the countertop one can be a bit intense on my gums if I crank up the pressure, especially around brackets. I usually keep it on a lower setting and that helps a lot. The cordless didn’t feel quite as thoroug...
RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES - HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?
I had something similar with my son - minor chip, no pain, dentist said to keep an eye on it. We didn’t do anything except monitor for changes. A year later, still no issues or sensitivity. I do check every so often thou...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Same here with memory foam pillows, felt like my neck was stuck at a weird angle all night. Flat pillow gang for sure. Wax saved me too, especially when my brackets kept snagging the inside of my cheek... lifesaver hones...
RE: Finally found a way to whiten teeth without that awful sensitivity
I've tried a couple baking soda-based toothpastes, and honestly, they're decent but nothing groundbreaking. They do seem gentler though - definitely less abrasive than charcoal. I noticed a slight improvement after a few...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Custom guards are definitely helpful, but honestly, they're not always the silver bullet. I've been grinding for years and tried a custom guard - found it too bulky and uncomfortable to sleep with regularly. What actuall...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, mint gums are definitely harsher because of the menthol and cooling agents - they amplify sensitivity big time. Fruity flavors lack those irritants, so they're gentler post-whitening. Sensodyne's great, but if you'...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I switched from countertop to cordless a few months back because the clutter around my sink was driving me insane. Honestly though, I miss the power from the countertop - cordless just doesn’t have the same punch. It get...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We waited until closer to two, and honestly, it didn't seem to make much difference. Our dentist said as long as you're brushing regularly and keeping an eye on things, there's no rush to get in super early. I get the id...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Had a similar experience with braces - initially felt like my bite was totally off after removal. Almost went back for adjustments, but gave it a couple weeks and things settled naturally. Glad I waited it out.
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Sensodyne threw me off at first too - felt like brushing with lotion or something, haha. About vaping, I've noticed my teeth feeling more sensitive lately, but wasn't sure if it was related. Did your dentist mention anyt...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
I get the logic behind starting early, but honestly, before the first tooth seems a bit premature. My dentist recommended waiting until at least one tooth had erupted, just so there's something concrete to check on. I me...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Your experience sounds familiar - I went down a similar rabbit hole when I first got braces. Fluoride was a big topic on orthodontics forums too, and I remember feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting info. Eventually...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Honestly, I get your point about people not noticing, but sometimes they actually do...they're just polite enough to pretend otherwise. Last summer at an airport cafe, I had to discreetly fix my dentures after a crunchy ...