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RE: If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?
That’s exactly how I felt - like I was on a dental rollercoaster with no brakes. My dentist barely gave me a minute to think, and suddenly I’m nodding along while they’re talking about drilling and crowns. I totally agre...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
You’re not kidding about dental drama always picking the worst timing. Why is it never a boring Tuesday at 10am? I’ve had to drag myself to urgent care once, too - face puffed up like a chipmunk. Did they at least give y...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Ain’t that the truth. Last time I tried one of those fancy electric brushes, my gums bled like I was auditioning for a vampire flick. The hygienist just shrugged and said, “Some mouths are pickier than others.” Ever have...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Back in the ‘80s, I’d have laughed if someone handed me a tongue scraper. Toothbrush, floss, call it a day - right? But my hygienist kept nagging about “tongue bacteria,” and honestly, I thought she was just trying to se...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
You’re not kidding about garlic. I swear, I could brush, floss, scrape, and gargle with jet fuel and still wake up smelling like an Italian restaurant. But here’s the thing - I tried tongue scraping for a while, but hone...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
You’re speaking my language. My countertop’s about as subtle as a lawnmower, but my dentist stopped nagging me about bleeding gums. Did you ever try refilling that cordless mid-floss? I nearly watered the cat.
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
You ever try to ignore a weird feeling in your mouth, hoping it'll just sort itself out? I swear, every time I do that, it comes back to bite me - sometimes literally. Last time it was a “just a little rough spot” on my ...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I hear you about the mess - I swear my water flosser’s done more for my bathroom tiles than any cleaning spray. But honestly, it’s the only thing that gets those stubborn bits out from under my bridge. String floss just ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
If there’s a magic whitening trick that doesn’t fry your nerves or empty your wallet, I haven’t found it yet. I tried those coconut oil “pulling” things - just ended up with a weird aftertaste and no whiter teeth. These ...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
That vinegar routine sounds like it’d clear my sinuses faster than my trays. Ever tried those fizzy denture cleaning tablets? I gave ‘em a go after my daughter joked my aligners smelled like salad dressing… Not sure if t...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Yeah, I hear ya on the insurance thing...mine basically told me grinding was "cosmetic" - like seriously? Anyway, my dentist actually steered me away from thicker aligners. Said they're tougher but might slow down tooth ...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Haha, denture tablets? Are we cleaning mouthguards or grandma's teeth here? Seriously though, does anyone else's mouthguard start looking questionable after like 6 months, or is it just mine...?
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Wait, hairspray for ink stains? I've heard that one before, but honestly, never had much luck with it myself. Maybe I'm just buying the wrong stuff? Last time I tried hairspray was back when my grandkid got artistic on m...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Mashed potatoes and broth, huh? Ever tried blending up mac 'n cheese? Sounds wrong, I know...but desperate times call for desperate measures. Hang in there - soon enough you'll be chewing steak again.
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Your granddaughter's toothpaste adventures made me laugh because it reminded me of my grandson. He went through a blueberry phase - who even knew blueberry toothpaste existed? Anyway, he loved it for about two weeks, the...