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RE: WHY DOES RED WINE ALWAYS FIND THE LIGHT COUCH?
Red wine and light couches are like magnets, I swear. I tried to outsmart the universe by getting one of those “stain resistant” covers, but after a movie night where someone knocked over a glass, the only thing that res...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
Insurance is a whole separate beast, right? Mine covered maybe half, but I had to call them like three times just to confirm. As for the headaches, I was hoping for a miracle but mostly just got a better-fitting mouthgua...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
I kinda have the opposite problem - if I don’t brush like a maniac, I get that gross fuzzy feeling on my teeth, especially with all the wires and brackets catching stuff. But yeah, my gums definitely started protesting w...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
Honestly, I’m with you on the “who actually remembers a chart in the heat of the moment?” thing. I mean, I can barely remember my phone password if someone’s watching me type it in, let alone recall a dental emergency ch...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
I get the whole “vibe matters” thing, but honestly, I was way more concerned about how much it was gonna cost me and whether my insurance would cover it. I mean, yeah, I’d love a dentist with the personality of a golden ...
RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll
Man, I thought I was the only one with teeth that act like divas. I tried those strips once - my teeth looked brighter, but then I couldn’t even handle cold water. Anyone else feel like they’re running a tech beta test o...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
Crowns after a root canal are one of those things that feels like buying the extended warranty on your gadgets - sometimes you regret it, sometimes you’re glad you coughed up the cash. I had a molar root canal a couple y...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Yeah, mashed potatoes and yogurt were my go-tos too - although I got bored and tried to sneak in some ramen by day four. Not the best idea... those little noodles have a mind of their own. I totally agree it’s more about...
RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?
Less bleeding is nice, but honestly, I’m not convinced the trade-off is always worth it. I switched to vaping thinking it’d be better for my teeth, but now I’m dealing with this weird film on my tongue and my mouth feels...
RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction
Rice grains are the worst, but has anyone else found that even the tiniest chip crumb somehow manages to wedge itself into the extraction site? I tried going back to semi-solid food a bit too soon and paid for it with a ...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That “phantom tooth pain” thing cracks me up - like, is my mouth haunted now or what? After my last tightening, I legit felt like my upper teeth were zapping my eyeballs. Is that even possible? Also, why does soup sudden...
RE: The night before surgery: a choose-your-own-cleanliness adventure
I get what you mean about routines - sometimes they just make me more aware of what’s coming up, which can crank up the nerves. On the other hand, having a “night-before-surgery checklist” does help me feel a tiny bit mo...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Haha, you nailed it with the “medieval torture device” bit - my kid gives me that same look, like I’m about to perform open-heart surgery with a flosser. I’ve wondered too if I’m actually making a difference or just goin...
RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier
Not gonna lie, I actually liked the fancy gel pack - maybe I’m the odd one out? The peas thing works, but I always end up with a weird veggie smell on my face (maybe it’s just my freezer). Plus, my freezer is like the Be...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I’m right there with you on the “tiny power wash” feeling. There’s something oddly fun about blasting gunk out from between your teeth - like you’re pressure-washing a driveway, but way more personal. I switched to a wat...