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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I wonder if it’s really that neutral. I switched dentists last year after feeling like my old hygienist was just rattling off numbers and then giving me the “you need to flos...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
Yeah, those mouth ulcers are brutal at first. I pretty much survived on scrambled eggs and ice cream for a week straight. The saltwater rinse stings but I kinda got used to it after a while - definitely seemed to help sp...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
Honestly, I’ve wondered about that too. My youngest would do anything for a sticker or a song when she was little, but now that she’s older, the “fun” part is definitely not enough to get her to floss. I think at some po...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Yeah, been there myself with oregano oil - thought I'd skip the dilution step because "how strong could it really be?" Big mistake. Felt like I'd set my tongue on fire, and water just spread it around more. Milk actually...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Yeah, totally get you on the pillow thing. I tried the whole "sleep on your back" advice too, and honestly, it just made me stare at the ceiling for hours. Felt like I was training for some weird insomnia Olympics or som...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Honestly, if your teeth are already sensitive to ice cream, I'd reconsider the professional whitening altogether. I went through it last year, and even with the fluoride gel afterward, my teeth were super sensitive for d...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I get what you're saying, but honestly, sometimes even minor shifts can lead to bigger issues later. My bottom teeth started shifting a little bit even though I wore my retainer religiously. Dentist said it was fine at f...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
My dentist actually recommended Philips Sonicare heads because they're gentle but still effective. I tried Oral-B sensitive ones first, but honestly found the Sonicare easier to adjust to...less buzzy somehow? Might depe...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I've been through something similar actually. I had a set of trays I kept around after finishing my treatment, thinking they'd help keep things straight if I noticed any shifting. But after a while, they didn't fit quite...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Yeah, cold stuff was tricky for me too. I thought ice cream would be the ultimate comfort food after my extraction, but it actually made things worse - felt like it triggered extra sensitivity or something. Room-temp sou...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
We've been doing fluoride at night too, mostly because our dentist mentioned the saliva thing as well. But I'm curious about the hydroxyapatite toothpaste you mentioned... Did your dentist recommend that combo specifi...
RE: finally brace-free - how would you mark the occasion?
Funny you mention popcorn - I actually found it pretty manageable even with braces, just had to be careful. Honestly, the food I missed most was biting straight into a burger without worrying about brackets popping off. ...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Haha, shower flossing does sound convenient, but honestly, I tried it and found it kind of awkward. Maybe it's just me, but juggling floss in the shower felt like adding another chore to my routine. I've had better luck ...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Weirdly enough, cold foods were actually a lifesaver for me after my biopsy. Warm stuff - even lukewarm - made the area feel swollen and uncomfortable. I practically lived off chilled applesauce and smoothies for a few d...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Haha, the crunchy food paranoia is so real. After my extraction, I remember waking up in a panic one night - convinced I'd somehow eaten popcorn in my sleep. Turns out it was just a weird dream, but man, the fear was leg...