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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Haha, chunky slush smoothies... been there. Honestly, the cold sensitivity was one of those things I didn't really expect going into braces. I knew about the soreness and the food getting stuck, but nobody warned me abou...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
We ended up paying upfront, but honestly, I sometimes wonder if monthly would've been smarter. Sure, we saved a bit of cash overall, but when our car broke down two months later...ouch. Suddenly that "extra" money wasn't...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Haha, the fridge thing cracked me up - I've definitely done something similar. Once woke up in a panic because my mouthguard wasn't where I usually leave it...turned out I'd put it in my glasses case for some reason. Gue...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Totally get the hesitation around floss threaders - I had a crown pop off once (not from flossing, thankfully), and ever since then I've been super cautious around dental work. Interdental brushes sound interesting thoug...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
I totally get what you're saying. Had something similar happen to me when I was prepping for dental implants. The dentist was so thorough (which is good, I guess?), but it felt like info overload. Ended up googling w...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Haha, that's exactly how I felt when I first switched to Sensodyne - thought I was the only one! About vaping though, I've heard similar stuff from my dentist too. Makes sense that dryness could cause sensitivity, but no...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I get what you're saying about the rabbit hole - been there myself, haha. Honestly, I still sometimes wonder if fluoride is really necessary or just another thing we've gotten used to. But then again, my dentist swears b...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
I noticed the same thing about cold foods - smoothies and ice cream felt way better than soups or warm stuff. Wonder if it's because the cold numbs things a bit? Talking definitely wore me out more than eating, too... ma...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, my dentist mentioned the straw thing too. I've tried it myself, and honestly, it does seem to help a bit at first - especially with coffee stains. Not sure about long-term though...probably more of a short-term pre...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We took our daughter around 18 months, mostly because I was curious about the whole "by one" thing too. Honestly, it felt more like a meet-and-greet than an actual dental checkup. The dentist just peeked in her mouth, co...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
I had pretty much the same experience. My dentist kept telling me to switch to a softer toothbrush, and honestly, I thought it was just one of those generic things they say to everyone. But eventually, I gave in and trie...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Haha, I can relate to zoning out during brushing. I've caught myself spacing out plenty of times, timer or not. I haven't tried a brush with a pressure sensor yet though...does it just buzz or light up or something when ...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Sensitive toothpaste helped me too, but honestly, switching to a softer toothbrush made a bigger difference for me. Weirdly enough, I also noticed certain flavors of ice cream triggered sensitivity more than others - lik...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
My dentist brought up fluoride rinses too, but honestly, I wasn't sure they'd make much difference at first. Decided to give one a shot anyway after noticing my teeth felt kinda rough after drinking lots of lemonade and ...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Haha, exactly! Saltwater rinses never felt comforting to me either...more like a necessary evil. But honestly, applesauce was a lifesaver. Did anyone else try yogurt? I found Greek yogurt super helpful - filling enough t...