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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
Weirdly satisfying is exactly how I'd describe those interdental brushes too, haha. Honestly, I felt so skeptical at first - like, how could these tiny pipe-cleaner things possibly be better than floss? But now I'm hooke...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Glad your son handled it well. I had laughing gas myself last year for an extraction, and honestly, I was cracking jokes with the dentist within minutes after. Felt a little floaty at first, but nothing like that zombie-...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Haha, your rubber band story brought back some memories. Back in my day (yeah, I'm old enough to say that now), we didn't have TikTok or YouTube, but we still managed to come up with some pretty questionable DIY dental h...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've done the baking soda thing too, and yeah, salty chalk is spot-on for describing it, haha. But honestly, I'm not so sure about recommending it right before a big event. Let me share a little cautionary tale... A few...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Haha, exactly my thoughts! My ortho kept promising "just a few more tweaks," and here I am, years later, still rocking elastics like they're the latest fashion trend. At this rate, I'll be flashing my perfect smile at bi...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Haha, this brings back memories... I remember obsessing over my teeth every single day when I had braces. Felt like nothing was happening until one day I bit into a sandwich and realized my bite actually lined up properl...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Same here - I never even realized coffee was making me clench more until my dentist casually mentioned it. Thought he was just trying to ruin my mornings, ha. Cut back from three cups to just one strong one a day and not...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I ignored my grinding for years, thinking it was no big deal...until one morning I woke up with a chipped tooth. Dentist gave me that "I told you so" look (you know the one). Tried a custom guard first - felt like sleepi...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Activated charcoal was a no-go for me too - felt like I was chewing gritty sandpaper and my gums weren't fans of the experience either. Tried whitening strips once before a wedding, but ended up drooling like a Saint Ber...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Haha, feather brushing - that's a new one! Reminds me when my dentist convinced me to switch brushes. Felt like I was tickling my teeth at first, but now I'm hooked. Curious though, anyone tried those water flossers? Wor...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Funny you mention the round heads - I tried those too after my dentist gave me the whole spiel about them being better at hugging each tooth. Honestly, I felt like I was polishing a tiny car or something...round and roun...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Man, wisdom teeth are a whole different beast. I remember when I got mine yanked, the dentist scheduled me for a follow-up like two weeks later. I thought, "Cool, no biggie," until I got there and he started poking aroun...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed this! Fruit bars used to be my go-to summer treat until my gums started protesting like cranky neighbors at a loud BBQ. I thought it was just age catching up with me (you know, teeth...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
Funny you mention the TSA awkwardness - I actually had the opposite experience. My partial denture has metal clasps, and I was totally bracing myself for an embarrassing moment at security. But nope, sailed right through...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Interesting to hear warm compresses worked for you guys - tried that myself and honestly, it felt like poking a sleeping bear. Made my swelling flare up worse, not better. Guess everyone's mileage varies, huh? What actu...