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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
I get being cautious, but honestly, I pushed myself to try soft solids way earlier - like mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs by day five. The “zingy” feeling freaked me out too, but my dentist said gentle chewing was fin...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Yeah, it’s wild how the “healthy” snacks end up being the sneakiest sometimes. I chipped a molar on a popcorn kernel a few years back - was just mindlessly eating while watching a movie and crunch… instant regret. I’ve a...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
Yeah, those “s” and “sh” sounds were the worst for me too. I felt like I had a lisp for weeks and it was honestly kind of embarrassing at work. Reading out loud helped a bit, but what really made a difference was just gi...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I hear you on the insurance thing - it’s honestly so frustrating. When my dentist first suggested nitrous for a crown, I was surprised to learn it wasn’t covered for adults. I hesitated because of the extra cost, but aft...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
I hear you - my daughter had one last year and I was way more anxious than she was. The swelling looked worse than it felt, honestly. She hated not being able to blow her nose, but pain wasn’t really the issue, just that...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I totally get what you mean about the numb fingers - traditional floss always left me feeling like I’d run a marathon with my hands. Floss picks are just way less hassle, especially when I’m in a rush or out and about. A...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
I totally get the soaked shirt struggle - been there more times than I’d like to admit. I switched to using mine in the shower too, but honestly, sometimes I still end up spraying water everywhere if I’m not paying atten...
RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?
I get what you’re saying about snacking, but honestly, I’m not totally convinced it’s always the main culprit. My kids have pretty set meal times and still managed to get a couple cavities, even though they weren’t grazi...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
That’s interesting - I’ve noticed something similar with my son. He got over the novelty of the silly games pretty fast, but picking his own toothbrush (he went with a ridiculous shark one) made a huge difference. I do t...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
That’s honestly how I felt when I had braces too. Water flossers seemed kind of fun at first, but after a while I went back to threading regular floss through each bracket because it just felt more “real.” Maybe it’s jus...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
String floss always seemed to get stuck or shred between my teeth, so I gave up on it for a while. Tried a water flosser and yeah, it’s not perfect, but my gums bled way less and it actually made me want to keep at it. I...
RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
I can relate to the awkward sleep positions - after my procedure, I tried stacking pillows and still woke up with a crick in my neck. Not sure it made much difference for swelling, but at least I felt like I was doing so...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
I totally get what you mean about the water flosser - sometimes I wonder if it’s actually helping or just making a mess. I had the same worries after my braces went on. My gums would puff up, especially around the bracke...
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
Totally relate to this. My daughter kept asking for those strips after seeing ads everywhere, and I was just as skeptical. We tried one of the gentler brands, but I honestly couldn’t tell a big difference, and she compla...