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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
I totally get where you’re coming from. When I got my first crown, I was super anxious too - like, every time I bit into something even remotely crunchy, I’d pause and wonder if I was about to crack it or make it pop off...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
That's great it worked for your daughter, but honestly, the novelty wore off pretty fast with my son. Eventually, what helped us was making flossing part of our bedtime routine - like storytime or brushing teeth. Kids th...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've heard similar things about fluoride treatments being more about comfort than longevity, but honestly, I've had mixed experiences myself. Last time I got whitening done, my dentist recommended the desensitizing gel t...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally agree about smoothies - they saved me too. But honestly, scrambled eggs got old pretty fast for me. I ended up leaning on soups a lot, especially blended veggie ones. Hang in there though, you're already doing gr...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've had similar experiences with sensitivity after whitening, and honestly, Sensodyne toothpaste made a noticeable difference for me. It doesn't completely eliminate it, but definitely takes the edge off... might be wor...