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RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get this. I tried switching to ultra soft after my last round of whitening strips because my gums were basically screaming at me, but it really did feel like I was just moving toothpaste around. My dentist keep...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
I get where you’re coming from - true crime podcasts and dental offices just don’t mix. I tried listening to one during a cleaning and ended up eyeing the hygienist’s tools like they were evidence. I’ve also done the noi...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Honestly, I’m with you there. I used to scoff at those flashy toothbrushes, but now I see the value if it means less nagging and more actual brushing. My youngest only got into the habit because of a brush that played he...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
That line hit home, but I have to say, sometimes I wonder if we give braces too much credit for fixing everything. Don’t get me wrong - I had a deep bite and the headaches to match, so I totally get the relief when thing...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I totally get this. I was all-in on floss picks after my bridge went in - felt like such a time-saver. But then, my hygienist showed me how much gunk was still hiding around the crown. Not my proudest moment. Threader fl...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I feel you on the confusion - after I got a bridge, I tried to just brush and floss like I always had, but stuff kept getting stuck and my gums would get sore. My hygienist pushed for the water flosser too, and honestly,...
RE: Dealing with kids’ chipped teeth - what actually works?
I totally get your worry about the X-ray. When my daughter chipped her tooth (trampoline mishap - those things are a menace), our dentist just used the camera too. He said as long as there was no pain, swelling, or color...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
Honestly, I think you’re onto something. I’ve never made it through a full minute with salt water either - my mouth just gets tired. As for the picks, I still nick my gums sometimes but way less than when I started. For ...
RE: Battling receding gums: surgery vs. special toothpaste - what worked for you?
I totally get what you mean about the soft brush - I was convinced for years that scrubbing harder was the answer, and my gums just kept getting angrier. I tried a couple of those “gum repair” toothpastes too, but honest...
RE: The night before surgery: a choose-your-own-cleanliness adventure
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually lean the other way. For me, the “just in case” bag is a bit of a security blanket. Maybe I don’t use half of it, but knowing I’ve got my own face wipes, a backup pair of soc...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I totally get wanting answers right away, but sometimes I feel like we jump to scans or x-rays a bit too fast. When my dentist suggested a re-do after my first root canal, I was really hesitant - like, is it really neces...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
That’s what gets me - nobody really defines “normal” pain. I kept second-guessing every twinge after my retreatment. Have you found any actual guidelines, or are we all just winging it until something feels “off”?
RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?
Same here. Sensitive toothpaste helped with my zingers but did nothing for the color - those deep stains just laughed at me. My dentist basically said, “Don’t waste your money on whitening strips for antibiotic stains.” ...
RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?
That’s actually super reassuring to hear about the mouth guard. I’ve been hesitant because I thought I’d just wake up with it on the floor or something. Glad it worked for you - maybe I should just get over the weirdness...
RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I moved a couple times for work, and every city seemed to have its own “thing” with water. One place was super proud of their fluoride levels, another had people lining up for bott...