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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
Yeah, I hit that “if I see one more bowl of soup, I’m gonna lose it” stage around day 7. Honestly, the first time I tried to eat something with actual texture (scrambled eggs, in my case), it felt like a risky mission. I...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
I gotta say, I actually prefer the pop-in, pop-out kind, even though it means nagging my kid to remember it every night. Cleaning is just so much easier - quick rinse, brush, done. The glued ones felt like a permanent ob...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Yeah, the “surprise” bone graft is the dental version of finding out guac costs extra - except way pricier and way less tasty. My bill went up by $1,200 for that little bonus. The dentist just kind of shrugged and said i...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Letting them pick their toothbrush is genius. We tried the “sing a song while you brush” thing, but my son just started doing interpretive dance with the brush instead. Honestly, he only got into brushing when he found a...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
Honestly, yeah, I thought I was prepared for the extra work but wow...braces really do turn your nightly routine into a full-on project. Before braces, brushing and flossing was like, five minutes tops. Now it’s more lik...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Yeah, marshmallows were a bust for me too - just made my mouth feel like I’d eaten a glue stick. The ice chip thing is legit though, especially when you’re desperate. I also swear by those little frozen fruit bars. Not j...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
I totally get the mirror obsession. After my wisdom tooth extraction (the surgical kind, with stitches and everything), I must’ve checked my mouth a dozen times a day. Every weird taste or twinge sent me straight to Goog...
RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?
I totally get what you mean about "we'll adjust as you heal" sounding a bit... open-ended. When I got mine, I swear it felt like my mouth was changing shape every week for the first couple months. The dentist kept saying...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t stress too much about the whole fluoride thing. My dentist told me as long as I’m not chugging the rinse like it’s Gatorade, I’m good. I just use a small swish at nig...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
Yeah, I’m with you on the frozen stuff - everyone swears by it, but my teeth just scream at anything colder than room temp. Warm salt water is underrated. I also found that gently biting down on a rolled-up washcloth (we...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
Man, I swear those wires have a mind of their own. Mine used to pop out at the worst times - like, halfway through a burger at lunch with friends. I panicked the first time too, but my ortho literally fixed it with some ...
RE: Toothbrushes on the Go: What Would a Spy Choose?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I’m a bit of a germaphobe when I travel. I actually caved and bought one of those UV cases after a particularly sketchy hostel stay in Bangkok - let’s just say the bathroom ...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Honestly, I think it’s less about the price tag and more about how wild your hand gets when you’re aiming. I splattered up the mirror even with one of those “fancy” models, so maybe I’m just hopelessly clumsy. But I have...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Yeah, I had the same thing. First week or two, I was basically convinced my gums were staging a mutiny. My dentist said as long as it’s not a ton of blood, it’s just your gums adjusting. Flossers are way easier for me to...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I know what you mean about the minty-ness - it’s like brushing your teeth with a stick of icy gum sometimes. But honestly, I’ve always been a little skeptical about the “fun” flavors. Like, I tried that blue raspberry ri...