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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
I totally get what you mean about the “saving money” bit backfiring. I’ve had the same thing happen - those cheaper flosses just disintegrate halfway through, and then I’m pulling out a new string anyway. Ever try those ...
RE: Little tricks that helped me with shifting my dental midline
That nightguard guilt is way too real. I used to think if I missed a night, my teeth would immediately start plotting their escape, like, “Freedom! Let’s go crooked again!” But yeah, I had a similar chat with my dentist ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
Totally get what you mean about the toothpaste film - it’s like, am I supposed to just marinate in this minty goo? I always end up caving and rinsing too, even though I’ve read all the stuff about leaving fluoride on. Ho...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
Man, I feel this. It’s like, if you break your arm, everyone’s rushing you to the ER, but if you break a tooth, it’s just “eh, call your dentist next week.” I had a cracked molar once and tried to tough it out, but after...
RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?
Yeah, that robotic tingle is real - I had something similar after my ACL surgery (hamstring graft). The weirdest part was the random zaps if I knelt down too fast. The tightness eased up after about a year, but it never ...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Honestly, I relate way too much to the “popcorn kernel ambush” mid-floss. I’ve tried both types and, yeah, the countertop’s a beast but at least you can go full dental ninja without worrying about running dry. The cordle...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
I get the whole “gentle cleaning” thing, but honestly, I was way more paranoid about the stitches catching on my brush than the taste. Maybe it’s just me, but I swear those little threads felt like they were booby-trappe...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Wait, has anyone actually managed to get coffee stains out for good? I’ve tried the fizzing tablets too, but mine still end up with a weird tint after a week or two. Wondering if there’s some kind of secret techy UV gadg...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Man, I totally relate to the popcorn hull saga - those things are evil. I’ve definitely noticed the countertop models are like power washers for your mouth, but sometimes I wonder if I’m just overdoing it. Ever had one o...