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RE: Is whitening mouthwash worth it for coffee stains?
Check whether the rinse contains fluoride before comparing peroxide and non-peroxide options. If it’s replacing a fluoride rinse, or being used immediately after brushing, the directions matter because it may not provide...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
I’ve been stressing about this exact thing. My gums got super puffy about two weeks after getting braces, and I freaked out thinking I was doing something wrong or maybe allergic to the toothpaste or something. Tried swi...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
I can relate to this way more than I thought I would. I’ve always been super self-conscious about my smile - like, I’d actually practice “smiling with less gum” in the mirror before group photos. (Didn’t work. Looked lik...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
I totally relate to this - wax is decent for the sharp bits, but it’s like my whole mouth is throbbing from the inside out. I tried eating soft bread, but even that felt like chewing rocks for the first few days. Did any...
RE: Which whitening toothpaste actually works for you?
Not sure if this helps, but I’ve always wondered if the pricier stuff is just clever marketing. I got super anxious about my teeth before my first cleaning (I drink way too much tea and coffee), so I splurged on a “pro” ...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
That’s wild, because I’m actually dealing with this right now - just had my first tooth pulled (supposed to be simple, just a regular extraction), and it’s honestly been way rougher than I thought. I totally get that fe...
RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?
I’m kinda nervous hearing people say you just “toughen up” after a week or two - my cheeks are still getting shredded and I’m on week three. Maybe I’m just a slow adapter? I tried the saltwater thing but it honestly made...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I’m glad to hear the swelling fades faster than it looks, but honestly, I keep second-guessing if I’m icing too much or not enough. - did you just use a warm washcloth? I’m nervous about messing something up. The bruisi...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I’m still new to all this flossing business - like, I literally just started after my dentist gave me that “you really need to floss” look last month. I grabbed a bag of those picks because they seemed less intimidating ...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
Yeah, that clicking freaks me out every single time. I always wonder if I somehow broke my jaw overnight or if my teeth are just staging a rebellion. After my last tightening, it felt like my whole bite was off - like my...
RE: Feeling normal again after a root canal - anyone else surprised?
I totally get the anxiety about chewing on that side - I was convinced I’d somehow crack the tooth or mess up the filling if I wasn’t super careful. For the first week, I literally cut everything into tiny pieces and che...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
I’ve been stressing about this exact thing with my daughter. She sucked her thumb until almost 7, and I was convinced her teeth were going to be a mess forever. My mom kept warning me she’d need braces for sure. But now ...
RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain - DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?
Reading this is giving me flashbacks to last month, when I thought I could “manage” my wisdom tooth pain with nothing but stubbornness and popsicles. Spoiler: also didn’t work. I kept telling myself it was going to pass,...
RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)
I totally get the lighting thing with phone pics - every time I try, my gums look way more red than they do in the mirror and it freaks me out. I’ve sent a couple of awkward photos to my dentist too, half-expecting them ...