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RE: Struggling With Thumb Sucking: How Did You Or Your Kids Stop?
Totally relate to the struggle with those “fixes” not sticking, especially overnight. I tried the bitter stuff too and just ended up with weird-tasting thumbs and no real change. The retainer thing made a big difference ...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
That made me laugh a little - same here. I never realized how much of my day revolved around those little “just one cookie” moments until taking the aligners out felt like prepping for surgery. At first, I thought it was...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
Tortillas definitely get stuck sometimes, even the “soft” ones - my grandkids complain about it too. Couscous is a bit easier but still sneaks into weird places. Applesauce pouches are handy, but yeah, the sugar thing bu...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
I hear you on the flossing gymnastics with those fixed retainers. Took me ages to get the hang of it - my hands aren’t as nimble as they used to be, but those teeny brushes are a lifesaver. Honestly, I’d lose a removable...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
That right there sums up half the struggle, doesn’t it? I remember when my grandkids had braces - what a learning curve. You’re really onto something with the crustless sandwiches. We had a run of peanut butter and banan...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the water flosser feeling intense at first. Took me a while to figure out the right setting - felt like I was blasting my gums into next week if I cranked it up too high. For me, s...
RE: How long did your bone graft take from start to finish?
That’s how it was for me too. I kept expecting the worst, but once the weird sensations settled down, it all felt pretty manageable. The mind really does play tricks during recovery, doesn’t it? Hang in there - each week...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Corn floss... yeah, I tried that stuff and it was a disaster for me too. My teeth are pretty tight, and that stuff just kind of gave up halfway through. I’ve been down the water flosser road - my bathroom looked like a s...
RE: Would you ask for a second opinion before getting your wisdom teeth out?
I totally get where you’re coming from - dental surgery always made me nervous too. I waited with my own wisdom teeth because I didn’t feel anything, but when I finally went in, there was already a cavity starting on the...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
Numbing gel always reminded me of eating a mouthful of plastic - never quite did the trick for me either. I hear you on the soft foods. When my teeth got wobbly (aging’s little gift), I basically became a mashed potato c...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bite: did you know there’s a difference?
That “secret menu” thing really hits home - there’s so much more to braces than just the wires and brackets, right? Those bite plates are no joke. I remember feeling like I was learning to talk all over again, and don’t ...
RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried the mouthwash soak too, even tossed mine in a denture cleaner once... didn’t do much for the stink. The custom one felt way better, but yeah, the price stings. Still, I notic...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I went through this exact debate after my second root canal. My dentist pushed for a crown, but I really wanted to keep as much of my tooth as possible. Ended up with an onlay - took some convincing and extra paperwork,...
RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles
Threaders are the bane of my existence, honestly. I remember my hygienist showing me how to use them for my bridge work years ago, and I just stared at her like, “You want me to do this every night?” The first week, I’d ...
RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles
Those little floss picks are a lifesaver for me, honestly. My hands just don’t do well with regular floss anymore - too stiff, too fiddly. I’ve asked a couple hygienists about it and they said picks are better than nothi...