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RE: Kicked cigarettes for a vape - my gums actually stopped bleeding
Honestly, I’m right there with you - my dentist literally did a double-take at my last cleaning and asked what changed. When I told her I’d switched from cigarettes to vaping, she just nodded and said, “Well, whatever yo...
RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
I totally get the sticky keyboard thing - gum and electronics just don’t mix, trust me. I’m curious, did your dentist charge for the adjustment? Mine mentioned a “minor adjustment fee,” and honestly, every little cost ad...
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
I totally get where you’re coming from. I was super nervous about eating after getting bonding done, especially since I didn’t want to mess up something I’d just paid a lot for. The first week, I was basically living on ...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Honestly, I kinda feel like brushing right away just smears it around more. What’s worked for me is rinsing with water first, then waiting a bit before brushing. Cheaper than buying fancy mouthwash, anyway. Those raisins...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
Honestly, I get the paranoia about teeth shifting, but sometimes I wonder if we overthink it a bit. I mean, yeah, they can move, but I’ve had months where I barely wore my retainer (not proud of it) and nothing major hap...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
Honestly, I mostly just stuck to the post-op instructions and crossed my fingers. I didn’t buy any fancy rinses or anything - just the basic saline spray from the drugstore. Did you notice if your insurance covered much ...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
Yeah, I felt the same way about the electric toothbrush at first - honestly, I almost returned mine because it seemed like overkill for just cleaning teeth. But now I’m convinced it’s worth it, especially since I’m tryin...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
That’s exactly what I did after getting a cheap filling - couldn’t stop poking at it for days. I totally get what you mean about dentists not always “getting” how weird it feels. And yeah, those boil-and-bite guards are ...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always about dropping a ton of money. My teeth shifted a bit after braces too - even though I wore my retainer religiously. Thing is, after stressing abo...
RE: Which is rougher: getting a crown or recovering from a root canal?
Honestly, the “open wider” part is the stuff of nightmares for me. I always end up with my jaw popping and my wallet crying. Crowns are rough in the chair, no question, but between the two, the root canal aftermath messe...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
We tried an electric one with my daughter when she was about 3, thinking it would be a game-changer... nope. She hated the noise and refused to even let it near her mouth. Ended up back with a manual brush, and honestly,...
RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?
That’s honestly the perfect way to put it. Between the water flosser, the soft-picks, and trying to angle a toothbrush just right, it feels like I should be getting paid for all this effort. The “splash zone” is no joke ...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
I hear you on the “earned” coffee stains, but I gotta admit, I’m not totally convinced they have to win every time. I used to think whitening strips were the only cheap-ish option, but honestly, they just weren’t worth t...
RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"
That’s exactly how I feel half the time. I used to freak out about every little thing with my kid’s teeth, like if a sealant looked “off” or if there was a tiny chip. Tried shining my phone flashlight in their mouth once...
RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult - should I be freaking out?
Same here - mine was a cheaper one from the drugstore and honestly, it made my gums way more sore than I expected. I kept thinking my teeth were loose, but turns out it was just the plastic digging in. Once I trimmed the...