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RE: Why is brushing teeth with kids like herding cats?
That’s a good point. I’ve noticed my son’s teeth are spaced out and we haven’t had any cavities, but my niece has tight teeth like your kid and needed fillings early. Did your dentist recommend flossing at that age, or i...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
Totally know what you mean. Kids just seem to shake things off and move on, but for me, the smallest dental thing becomes my whole focus. I had to get a retainer as an adult (insurance barely covered it), and I swear, ev...
RE: Teenage son has 8 cavities; root canal??
Totally get where you’re coming from. - same here. We got hit with a big treatment plan once and I had to ask for a breakdown of what could actually wait. It’s stressful, especially with insurance and bills stacking up....
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
I get what you mean - waiting just made me overthink everything too. I tried to ease in with soft foods at first, mostly because I didn’t want to risk breaking my retainer and paying for a replacement. But honestly, afte...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
Right there with you. I’m almost at the two-year mark on mine - still holding up, just a little cloudy and scratched. Dentist said as long as it fits and isn’t cracked, it’s fine. I do a quick brush and sometimes a bakin...
RE: Feeling normal after a root canal - did anyone else bounce back quick?
Totally get it - after mine, I kept poking around too and second-guessing every twinge. It’s like your brain’s on high alert, especially after paying so much for the whole thing. For me, the weird sensations faded after ...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, I try to avoid extra appointments if I can help it - those visits add up. Last time a bracket popped off, I used dental wax and a tiny piece of gauze to keep it from digging ...
RE: Anyone ditch string floss for one of those water jet things?
Totally get the “garden hose” feeling - my first try with a water flosser was a mess, and I almost gave up because it seemed like a fancy gadget I didn’t really need. But honestly, after a few weeks, my gums felt way les...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
Can relate to that urge to jump in and fix things right away, especially when it comes to teeth - those ortho consults aren’t cheap. I remember stressing over my daughter’s thumb habit and the way her front teeth started...
RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT
Honestly, wish my wallet got the memo before my gums did. I tried to tough it out because dentist visits aren’t cheap, but yeah, ignoring it just made things pricier in the end. Early checkups might sting a bit less - bo...
RE: Wax vs. orthodontic silicone: which saves you when your braces break?
That laundry comment made me laugh - I've lost count of how many wax blobs I've found stuck to random socks. Wax is definitely the MVP when you're on a budget and need something quick. I tried the silicone once because m...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
Totally get that. I always ask them to explain stuff like I'm five - no shame. The last time I needed a crown fixed, I made them show me the bill line by line. Might’ve looked cheap, but hey, dental work isn’t exactly po...
RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?
I totally get that - those PT videos were a lifesaver for me too, especially when my insurance didn’t cover much after surgery. The numbness took way longer than I expected, but doing little stretches at home made a diff...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
Totally get that - those extra visits add up fast. I remember being super careful with what I ate just to avoid any problems. The weird gum feeling freaked me out at first, but it really did settle down after a week or s...
RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?
I’m with you - dental wax never really stayed put for me either, and I always felt like I was just wasting it. The price isn’t terrible, but if it’s not actually helping, what’s the point? I’ve used sugarless gum in a pi...