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RE: Little tricks for fixing slightly crooked teeth without braces
Funny how we’re our own worst critics, isn’t it? I had a tiny chip on my front tooth for years - drove me nuts, but nobody else seemed to care. Ended up getting it smoothed out with a bit of contouring. Quick, painless, ...
RE: How a good cleaning session helps (or hurts) my nerves
I totally get where you’re coming from. For me, having a set routine with cleaning - like always starting in the same room or using a favorite rag - does make things feel less chaotic. The right scent can be soothing, bu...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I remember when my grandkids were little, it was a nightly negotiation just to get the toothbrush in their mouths. Sometimes I’d let them “brush” my dentures first, and that got a few laughs. I do think consistency matte...
RE: Teenage son has 8 cavities; root canal??
When my grandson was about 15, his dentist said he had four cavities and wanted to fill them all right away. I remember feeling uneasy about it - he’d never had dental issues before, and suddenly there were multiple? We ...
RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?
That’s the part that got me too. I used to love having a handful of trail mix here and there, but after a few days, the hassle just wasn’t worth it. Honestly, I ended up losing a bit of weight because I stopped snacking ...
RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
That’s honestly the story of my first broken bracket - popcorn at the movies, figured I’d just be careful, and paid for it with an emergency visit and a week of sore gums. I learned my lesson pretty fast. It’s funny how ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I hear you on the cost worry - dry socket is no joke, and paying out of pocket for a fix stings almost as much as the pain itself. I waited nearly three weeks before eating anything crunchy, just because I’d had a bad ex...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
I get where your dentist is coming from, but I’ve seen firsthand with my grandkids that sometimes these little habits stick around longer than you’d expect. My daughter actually stepped in a bit earlier when her son star...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
I get where you’re coming from, but after having a couple crowns redone over the years, I’ve found that a little heads-up about what *could* go wrong actually helped me cope better when things didn’t turn out perfect. I ...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
I totally get the worry about missing that “window.” Honestly, though, I’m not convinced there’s a single magic age for every kid. My own kids ditched the pacifier at different times, and looking back, their teeth turned...
RE: Battling receding gums: surgery vs. special toothpaste - what worked for you?
I hear you, but I’ve actually had a bit of luck with switching up my routine before jumping to surgery. My gums weren’t as far gone, maybe that’s why, but using a super soft brush and Sensodyne (plus laying off aggressiv...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
I totally get what you mean about electric brushes feeling too much after dental work. I tried one right after my first root canal and it just made everything ache more. Switching to a soft manual brush was way gentler f...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Those little brushes took some getting used to for me, too. I used to think they were just another thing to buy, and my gums definitely weren’t happy at first. But after a few weeks, the bleeding pretty much stopped and ...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I get the appeal of all the fancy imaging, but honestly, I had a root canal redone even after a 3D scan. Sometimes it’s just plain luck - some roots are sneaky no matter what tech they throw at it. I do agree, though, pa...
RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces
Roasted veggie soups are underrated, honestly. I remember after my adjustment appointments, I’d crave something with a bit more depth than just potatoes or applesauce. Sometimes I’d even toss in a little ginger or turmer...