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RE: Is sipping acidic drinks all day worse than having them with meals?
The straw point is well qualified: it may reduce contact with the front teeth, but it doesn’t offset hours of sipping. For someone who can’t avoid an acidic drink between meals, having it alongside food may be a slightly...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
That’s smart - saline is easy to stash and way better than just water. Has anyone here actually tried putting a tooth back in themselves? I always wonder if people manage it or just wait for the dentist.
RE: Why Does Getting Braces Make Me So Nervous?
Couldn’t agree more about the food struggles - popcorn was my nemesis for months. I always thought corn on the cob would be impossible, but honestly, after a few tries, it wasn’t that big of a deal. What really caught me...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Frozen grapes were a lifesaver for me post-tightening. I actually preferred them over ice cream - less sugar, and they seem to numb things just right. Cold mashed potatoes though... not my favorite, but desperate times, ...
RE: Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
It’s wild how some people just seem immune to cavities, no matter what they do - or don’t do. I’ve had a similar experience where I’d follow every step religiously, but those sneaky molar cavities kept showing up anyway....
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
I totally get wanting your teeth to look as good as you feel. Confidence does count for a lot, but honestly, there’s something to be said for just feeling comfortable in your own skin - and that can mean wanting a whiter...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
I totally get this. After my crown, I tried to rush back into eating normally and paid the price with jaw pain that stuck around for days. Sometimes it’s hard to know if the soreness is just from favoring one side or if ...
RE: Do you think Aligners brand really matters for your teeth conditions?
That’s interesting about the sturdier feel - my dentist actually mentioned that too, saying the custom trays hold up better over time, especially for kids who grind their teeth. I’ve always wondered if the material diffe...
RE: What would you do if your parent refused to see the dentist?
My dad used to say the same thing - “I’ve gone this long without issues.” I finally got through to him when he chipped a tooth on a pistachio and realized how much it messed up his eating. Sometimes it takes something li...
RE: Middle of the night teething struggles - what actually helps?
That whole “whatever works at 3am” thing really is the heart of parenting, isn’t it? I can’t count how many so-called miracle gadgets we tried for my daughter - some looked like they belonged in a sci-fi movie, and she’d...
RE: Why does going back for more dental work freak me out so much?
Honestly, I relate. I find the anticipation gets worse if I've had a tough experience before, even if it wasn't that bad in hindsight. For me, what helps is asking the dentist to walk me through exactly what's being redo...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
I completely get what you mean about the wax being more trouble than it was worth. My orthodontist swore by it, but I could never get it to stay in place for more than a couple hours. Half the time, I’d end up biting dow...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
Totally agree, the timeline is all over the place. I had some oral surgery stitches that just wouldn’t go away for ages - felt like forever. My dentist said it’s pretty normal, especially if your mouth stays a bit drier ...
RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?
The wax is honestly the unsung hero of the whole braces journey, but wow, it really does have a mind of its own. I remember thinking I’d finally figured out how to get it to stick, and then - bam - mid-meeting, it’s gone...
RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?
I remember those early weeks - couldn’t stop running my tongue over the brackets, and it felt like I was announcing to everyone in the room that I had braces. Wax was a lifesaver for me, especially during presentations a...