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RE: Replacement water-flosser tips could change the long-term cost
That annual estimate also depends on how many tips you need. If different people need their own, or a model uses a set rather than one tip, multiply the per-tip estimate by the number you’d replace. Then you’re comparing...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
My daughter’s trays never “click” either, and I was low-key worried about that at first. Sometimes they just kinda slide on with no drama. I think a tiny bit of space is normal, but if you can see a gap big enough to wed...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
That crayon wax taste is the worst, right? I used to just ditch the wax and stick with ice water. Not as creative as a teether, but it numbed things for a bit. Popsicles too, but I always ended up with blue lips. Distrac...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Yeah, I feel you on the silicone - Same here. I tried it once and just couldn’t get used to how thick it felt. Wax was annoying when it disappeared mid-meal, but at least it didn’t make things worse. Salt water rinses h...