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RE: Keeping your smile straight after braces: my routine (and a few questions)
Yeah, I learned the hard way that hot water warps retainers - mine ended up fitting like a taco shell. I stick to a soft brush and cold water now. Those fizzy tablets are okay, but I always rinse like crazy after. That m...
RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
That hits home for me. When I got my partials, I kept getting told the lisp and weird clicks would pass, but I just knew something was off. Turns out a tiny adjustment made a huge difference. Trusting your gut is importa...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
That hits home. I was stubborn about adding anything new to my routine - figured flossing was enough and didn’t want to deal with “extra tools.” But after my bridge started acting up, I finally caved and tried those tiny...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
I totally get where you’re coming from about the flossing struggle with a fixed retainer. I had one glued in for years, and even with those little floss threaders, I’d get frustrated and just skip it some nights too. Whe...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
I get what you mean, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite happen. My orthodontist is super skilled - like, you can tell he knows his stuff - but he barely talks and always seems in a rush. Even though my teeth are moving ...
RE: Getting rid of those “braces shadows” on my teeth - what actually works?
Those white spots after braces are such a common thing, but honestly, nobody really warns you about them until you’re staring at your teeth in the mirror and wondering what went wrong. I had a similar experience - mine l...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
The mental part really threw me, too. I was so worried about messing up the healing that I barely slept at all the first night - honestly, the anxiety was worse than the pain. I did the whole “prop myself up” thing and e...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
I’m with you on the wax feeling weird at first - honestly, I thought I was doing something wrong the first couple nights because it just kept disappearing. Turns out, it’s pretty normal for it to fall off or even get swa...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I totally get what you mean about the medicated rinses. I remember after my braces came off, my gums were a bit sensitive and I was told to use a special mouthwash... and it just felt harsh. Switched to salt water too, a...
RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth
I totally get the hesitation after a bad whitening experience. I tried those strips right before getting braces and my teeth freaked out - felt like chewing on tinfoil. Now I stick to gentle stuff, but honestly, even tom...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
I totally get the struggle with tight teeth - mine are a nightmare for regular floss, especially with braces. I’ve tried silk floss before, but it frays like crazy and honestly, it’s not as smooth as the plastic stuff. W...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
I totally get the appeal of those sticker charts - my little cousin was all about them for a while, too. But honestly, for me, routines ended up working better in the long run. I wore braces for years, and at some point,...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Yeah, I totally get the “crime scene” vibe - my gums were super sensitive at first too. But I’m not sure it’s just a matter of toughening up. My ortho told me if you’re seeing a lot of blood for more than a week or two, ...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
I totally get what you mean about the texture and flavor of those xylitol gums. I started using Spry when I first got my braces, mostly because my orthodontist was really big on avoiding sugar and certain artificial swee...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I totally get why you’d want some kind of guarantee with a root canal, especially when it’s not cheap and takes time out of your life. But honestly, I don’t know if it’s as rare as we’d all hope. I’ve had braces and a co...