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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I totally get where you're coming from. I had braces in my early twenties after finally saving up enough money myself - my parents couldn't afford it either when I was younger. Honestly, the prices were wild even then, a...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I get where you're coming from, veneers can definitely look great and they're pretty durable. But honestly, from my experience, they're still a pretty big commitment - once you go veneers, there's no turning back since t...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Haha, I had a similar experience when I first got my braces off. After being super cautious for so long, it was honestly nerve-wracking to eat anything remotely crunchy. I remember staring down at this bowl of popcorn at...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
We went through something similar when I got braces as an adult a couple years back. At first glance, monthly payments seemed like the obvious choice - less intimidating, easier to manage month-to-month. But once we sat ...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Totally agree about ditching the app - felt like brushing became a chore instead of just...brushing. Pressure sensor's a lifesaver though, especially after getting braces. Anyone else find electric brushes way easier wit...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Haha, kids and their cartoon logic...my niece once refused to brush her teeth until she saw her favorite princess do it in a bedtime story. Speaking of flossing routines, anyone found a floss type that's less annoying fo...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I switched to an SLS-free toothpaste a while back and noticed fewer mouth sores too. Fluoride never really bothered me, but yeah...the microbeads were definitely a weird trend. Glad they're mostly gone now.
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Totally agree on cinnamon oil - it's powerful stuff. I once made a homemade clove oil tincture to help with braces-related gum soreness, and let's just say I seriously underestimated how strong cloves can get. It burned ...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I've had something pretty similar happen, actually. A while back, I switched to a citrus-flavored vape because I figured it'd be refreshing and all that. After about a week or two, I noticed my gums feeling kinda raw and...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I totally get the peace-of-mind angle, but honestly, paying upfront worked better for me. I saved up specifically for braces, and even though it felt rough handing over that chunk of cash, it meant no monthly stress late...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Totally agree about flexibility being worth more than upfront savings sometimes. We went through something similar with my braces - initially chose monthly payments just to spread out the cost, but it turned out to be a ...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Scrambled eggs were my lifesaver after surgery... I added a bit of cream cheese to make them extra soft and creamy. Honestly, savory foods really helped break up the monotony of all that sweetness. Hang in there, it'll g...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Haha, glad I'm not alone with the wandering mouthguard case! Mine once ended up in the fridge - no joke. I must've been half-asleep or something, but there it was, chilling next to the yogurt. Still scratching my head ov...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Totally agree with you on ditching the tablets - I switched to mild dish soap a couple years back and haven't looked back since. The chemical taste was always off-putting, and I noticed my mouthguard stayed clearer and s...
RE: Thumb Sucking Drama - How Do You Get Your Kid to Stop?
I can relate to this a lot. My parents tried everything to get me to stop thumb-sucking when I was little - bitter nail polish, scary dentist stories, even bribery (which worked for like...two days, tops). Honestly, the ...