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RE: How do you keep track of your gums between dentist visits?
That’s exactly what happened to me with the water flosser - felt like I was giving the bathroom a shower every night. Not worth it, especially for something that cost more than my toothbrush and toothpaste combined. I’m ...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
Veggie straws fooled me too. I remember buying them thinking, “Hey, these have to be better than chips, right?” but then I got a piece wedged in my molar bracket and it took ages to get it out. Felt like I was picking at...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
I totally worried about that too, especially since I was trying to avoid another appointment (and more bills). When I moved from soup to mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs, I noticed a little swelling but no real pain. D...
RE: How often do your kids actually need to see the dentist?
I totally get this. I’ve had those same thoughts, especially when the bills start piling up or insurance doesn’t cover as much as you’d hope. But honestly, I’d rather pay for an extra checkup than end up with a huge expe...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
I was so worried about dry socket too, but honestly, being gentle with rinsing and not spending money on fancy mouthwashes worked fine for me. Did you use ice packs for the swelling? I just used a bag of frozen peas, way...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
Yeah, this totally confused me too. My dentist was super clear: “No rinsing for 24 hours, then start salt water.” But my sister’s dentist handed her a cup of salt water right after her extraction - like, “Here, swish now...
RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?
Not gonna lie, I always felt a bit silly buying all these fancy mouthwashes and special brushes when my budget was already stretched from the braces themselves. You mentioned alcohol-free mouthwash - does it actually hel...
RE: Worth it to put protective coatings on kids’ teeth?
I totally get where you’re coming from. The cost of sealants made me pause too, especially since our insurance only covers part of it. I kept asking myself: is it really necessary if we’re already brushing and flossing w...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My daughter seemed to zone out and rush more with the electric than when she had to actually move the brush herself. Did anyone else find manual brushes made their kids focus a bit...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I just used a cheap bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel. Worked fine for me, and way cheaper than those fancy gel packs. Anyone else try the DIY route? I didn’t notice any extra ...
RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about electric brushes. My daughter hated the buzzing at first, but after a week she got used to it - and the timer definitely helped her brush longer. Still, some days it’s a strug...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Copper’s way cheaper too, right? That’s honestly why I stuck with it. The aftertaste is a bit weird, but I just rinse with water and it’s gone. Silicone looked cool, but it felt like I was just brushing my tongue, not sc...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
I totally agree with this. I’m all for using apps if they help catch something early, but sometimes I wonder if they just make me more paranoid. Like, I’ll see a “possible cavity” alert and start thinking about the cost ...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
Totally get this. I used to think, “Eh, it’s just a twinge, how bad can it get?” Fast forward a few months and I’m sitting there with a giant bill for something that probably could’ve been fixed with a quick checkup. Any...
RE: That weird mix of nerves and excitement before getting your braces off
Honestly, I was dying for popcorn too, but after seeing how much I’d spent, I got super paranoid about cracking a tooth or messing up my retainer. Did you find apples were actually okay? I’ve heard mixed things - like so...