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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
Man, I totally get the dentist guilt. Since getting braces, I basically see my ortho more than my own family. But regular dentist? That’s a different story. I definitely stretch it out longer than six months sometimes, e...
RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
Haha, this is too real. Pureed soup is just... not it. I thought I’d be all fancy with some butternut squash thing, but after two spoonfuls I was like, “Nope, back to pudding.” And yeah, the price of those protein shakes...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
I feel this so much. I ignored a weird pressure behind my braces for weeks, thinking it was just part of the process. Next thing I knew, my whole cheek puffed up like a chipmunk and I was in the dentist’s chair getting s...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
That “crunch anxiety” is real... I still wince if I bite down on something weird. My dentist didn’t mention a softer material, but honestly, I wish they had. Zirconia’s tough, but it does make me feel like I’m chewing wi...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
Totally get the “logic evaporates” part - pain just makes you panic, especially when it’s coming from your mouth. I once thought my braces wire was stabbing through my cheek (spoiler: it wasn’t, but it sure felt like it ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Man, I feel this. I once tried those whitening strips right after getting my braces off - big mistake. My teeth were already sensitive and I swear even breathing cold air hurt. The “fancy” charcoal powder just made me lo...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
My ortho tried showing me one of those 3D models before getting braces and honestly...it just made me realize how weirdly shaped my teeth were, lol. But yeah, hearing the doc calmly explain each step was way more reassur...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Haha, I totally feel you on the Netflix distraction... lost count of how many times I realized mid-episode that my elastics were still chillin' next to my plate. Keeping elastics everywhere definitely saved me too - my j...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I actually do alternate between fluoride and fluoride-free gels - it’s been working pretty well tbh. I use the fluoride-free stuff during the day to keep aligners clear, then brush with regular fluoride toothpaste at nig...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Yeah, I ignored mine for way too long and ended up cracking a tooth - talk about a painful wake-up call. The guard felt awkward at first, but after about a week I stopped noticing it was even there. Plus, my dentist stop...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Haha, totally feel you on this. I used to zoom in on every tooth like it was a crime scene photo or something. Progress pics definitely help keep me sane, but does anyone else find themselves comparing their teeth to ran...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Haha, totally get what you mean. I tried those DIY aligners last year because I figured, hey, cheaper is better right? Well... let's just say my teeth had other plans. After a month, things felt kinda off, and I panicked...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who learned that lesson the hard way. Nothing like opening your bag to find everything suspiciously damp... Anyway, good tip about cycling the battery. I've been paranoid about battery lif...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've actually had better luck with denture tablets than toothpaste - less abrasive, imo. Toothpaste made mine cloudy after a while. Tablets seem sketchy at first, but they're pretty mild...no weird taste or anything. Wor...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
My dentist growing up was all about gadgets - screens, headphones, weird little toys - and honestly, it just made me more nervous. Felt like I was about to get abducted by aliens or something, lol. Eventually switched to...