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RE: Which floss brands actually last through the whole mouth?
Never tried Cocofloss, but you’ve got me curious now. I always thought thicker floss would just get stuck or fray worse with tight teeth. Does it actually fit between your teeth easily, or do you have to force it a bit? ...
RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)
That’s wild, I thought I was the only one who got stuck in the chair forever. When you chipped your tooth, did you end up at a dental school clinic too? I’m curious how they decide what kind of filling or repair to use -...
RE: How do you keep track of your gums between dentist visits?
I totally get where you’re coming from - braces make it really tough to tell what’s normal. I always wonder if the puffiness is just from the wires rubbing or if it’s something I should be worried about. Do you notice if...
RE: Keeping kids chill at the dentist: music or distraction toys?
That’s actually a smart idea - letting your kid pick their own music. I haven’t tried that with my daughter yet, mostly because I wasn’t sure if headphones would get in the way of the dentist’s tools, or if she’d get too...
RE: Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
I’m with you on the genetics thing - my sister barely brushes and her teeth are perfect, meanwhile I’m practically living at the dentist. I’ve always wondered if mouthwash actually does anything for cavity prevention? I ...
RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick
Interesting, I actually went with navy blue thinking it’d be subtle and not show stains much, but after a few weeks it started looking kind of dull and almost grayish. Did you ever try black bands? I heard they’re suppos...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
I totally get what you mean about the “maybe” charges. I’m in the middle of this process myself and honestly, the unpredictability is what’s getting to me more than the pain or even the price tag. My initial consult was ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That mirror obsession is way too real. I kept checking mine every few hours, half convinced the clot was about to vanish. I was also super paranoid about dry socket, so I read up on all the “no straw” warnings and tried ...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I actually kind of like the tiny cap, but I get what you mean about it being hard to read. I’ve noticed some rinses have the line almost invisible unless you tilt it just right under the light. But I’m not sure if the me...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
That’s interesting about the stress ball - never would’ve thought of that as a substitute. I still catch myself chewing on pen caps when I’m zoned out, and honestly, I wonder if it’s doing the same kind of damage as thum...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
I’ve read about the staining thing too, but I’m not sure if it’s as common as people say. Have you actually noticed any brown spots or just a general dullness? I started using stannous fluoride toothpaste maybe two month...