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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...
RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
That’s the most accurate description I’ve heard yet. Those floss threaders are lifesavers, but wow, it can feel like threading a needle in the dark. I tried the water flosser too - sounded promising, but mine just made a...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m super diligent with my dental routine too - brushing, flossing, even those little interdental brushes - and yet I’ve still had to get a filling redone after braces. It’s weirdl...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
That’s so real - it’s like no matter how many tools or tricks you try, there’s still that nagging worry. I switched to those little proxy brushes too, which helped with the tight spots my water flosser misses. Genetics r...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
I hear you on the deep grooves - those molars are a pain to keep clean, especially with braces in the mix. But I honestly haven’t done the fluoride varnish myself, even though my ortho and dentist both suggested it. I kn...
RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I found that using a fork and knife actually made pizza feel even more awkward for me. Maybe it’s just the way I grew up eating it - hands only, folded slice, the whole deal....
RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?
I totally get where you’re coming from - those little “extras” at the dentist always make me pause, especially since I’m already paying a ton for braces and my insurance barely helps. I used to skip the fluoride too, thi...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
I totally get what you mean about the “white diet” being a bit much. My orthodontist said the same thing about straws, and yeah, I tried it with coffee but drew the line at soup - just felt silly. For food, I ended up ea...
RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind
That’s spot on about the foam tubes - mine started out okay but got pretty flat after just a few days, and then they’d twist around or bunch up. I switched to using an old, soft headband folded a couple times, and it’s b...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I wish I could say it’s gotten easier for us, but honestly, some weeks it still feels like a scramble. The checklist idea is solid, but I’ve found that even with all the planning, my teen will still forget to use the lit...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
I get what you mean about the light-up toothbrushes losing their magic fast. My nephew was obsessed for maybe three days, then went right back to trying to sneak out of brushing. And I totally get the concern about scree...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Yeah, stress grinding is no joke...been there myself. The denture tablets trick is pretty neutral taste-wise, at least for me. Keeping it dry does help, but honestly, 8-10 months isn't bad at all considering daily use. H...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Totally agree about the sensitive toothpaste - it made a huge difference for me too. Charcoal was just too abrasive for my enamel, even though it did whiten a bit. One thing I found helpful was using a soft-bristle brush...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Smoothies were definitely my lifeline too, especially in those first few days after surgery. I hear you on the scrambled eggs though - there's only so many ways you can jazz them up before they start tasting like cardboa...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I totally get that feeling...my orthodontist once casually mentioned my bottom teeth shifting slightly after braces, and suddenly it was all I could see. Before that, I honestly hadn't noticed or cared. But looking back,...