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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)
I totally relate to the sticky note thing - mine just became part of the scenery after a while, like my brain stopped noticing it. What finally helped me was putting my retainer case right on top of my phone charger. Tha...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
Totally relate to the “how could water possibly work?” skepticism. I was convinced string floss was the only thing that did anything, but my gums would get mad at me too. After switching to a water flosser, I noticed les...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
I hear you on that. After my last retreatment, I was checking for “error codes” every morning - half expecting my tooth to send a signal. I wanted a quick fix too, but my dentist kept saying as long as it wasn’t getting ...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
I totally get what you mean about the dentist-made ones still feeling huge - I had one that made me feel like I was wearing a retainer from high school all over again. It took me months to get used to it, and honestly, I...
RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
That cracked me up - been there too. I once tried a “fresh burst” version and it tasted like cleaning fluid. Honestly, I used to think the fancy brands were a must, but after snapping a few between my teeth (and having t...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience as a kid - my mom was super laid back about brushing, and I kind of wish she’d been more persistent. Ended up with a mouthful of fillings by age ten. But here’s the thing: so...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
That endless flossing battle is all too familiar - my partner used to joke that we were prepping for a dental Olympics every night. About the antibiotics, yeah, I definitely worried. After my third round in a year, I sta...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
I totally get the popcorn struggle - somehow braces turn every snack into a full-on excavation mission. When I had braces (as an adult, which was a whole other level of awkward), my gums flared up like crazy for the firs...
RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?
Right? My youngest needed a couple redone after just three years - apparently she chews ice (facepalm). I used to think sealants were a gimmick, but after my own nightmare with cavities as a kid, I’m not taking chances. ...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
Honestly, flossing every day feels like running a marathon in slow motion. I go through phases - sometimes I’m on a roll for a week, then I miss a day and it’s back to square one. Weirdly, I saw more difference in my bre...