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RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
That’s interesting, because I’ve had the total opposite experience - my dentist was practically ready to break out the drill for the tiniest chip. I get the urge to just leave it alone, but then I start worrying about ba...
RE: Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
Totally agree on the “broom” brushes - mine always bend or fray after a couple uses, and they never feel as effective as floss. I’ve wondered about those plaque tablets too. Tried them once and honestly, it was a bit of ...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
That’s genius. I never thought to borrow from the baby aisle for dental stuff, but honestly, desperate times... I tried just aiming the water flosser at a downward angle and still managed to redecorate the bathroom wall ...
RE: Deep cleaning vs. gum graft: which helped your gums more?
After the first week, my kid said things felt almost back to normal, just a little sensitive if she brushed too hard. She was pretty nervous about the whole thing too, but honestly, after that initial week of mushy foods...
RE: Little things that helped me cope after diagnosis
I have to admit, I’m still kind of on the fence about noise-cancelling headphones - sometimes they make me more aware of my own heartbeat, which is a weird sensation during scans. But I get why people swear by them. Has ...
RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?
Yeah, eating with aligners in is a nightmare. I tried it with a cracker once, thinking it’d be fine since it wasn’t sticky or anything - big mistake. The crumbs got wedged everywhere and I felt like I was chewing on a mo...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I’ve wondered about this too, especially since my tongue scraper gets those weird white spots after a while, even with regular rinsing. Does the ultrasonic cleaner actually get rid of that stuff, or just loosen it up? I’...