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RE: An interdental brush fits one space but not the next
A cleaning is a good time to have the clinician watch the brush in the specific gap, not just recommend a size in the abstract. They can check whether the bristles contact the tooth surfaces and whether the angle or path...
RE: Do you rinse after brushing, or just spit?
I’d be cautious about option 3, using mouthwash immediately afterward. Many mouthwashes can dilute or rinse away the fluoride left by toothpaste, so that sequence isn’t necessarily an improvement over simply spitting. Us...
RE: Weirdest thing I learned about cleaning clear aligners
That’s exactly my concern too. I use baking soda sometimes, but I’ve read it can be mildly abrasive over time. My first set of aligners definitely started to look a bit cloudy after a few weeks, even though I was careful...
RE: Tips for keeping baby teeth cavity-free?
We had a similar experience with the novelty wearing off pretty quickly. I tried a sticker chart - she was super into it at first, but after a few days, she just didn’t care if she got a sticker or not. I think for some ...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
I’ve been on the fence about immediate dentures, so reading this is super helpful. I’m curious - did you notice any changes in your speech right away? That’s one thing I keep worrying about. Also, when you switched from ...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
Mirror practice always felt kind of awkward to me, too. I get the idea behind it - like exposure therapy, maybe? But I’ve noticed that after a while, I just stop noticing the little things that bugged me at first. It’s w...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I just had my first root canal a few months back, and the whole “who do I trust with my tooth nerves?” question kind of threw me for a loop. My dentist gave me a referral too, and ...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
That’s really interesting, and I can totally see where you’re coming from - anxiety can make dental care feel impossible for kids (and adults too). I’m just wondering if skipping appointments could actually set up more p...