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RE: How picky are you about cleaning around your braces or aligners?
Totally get where you’re coming from. Some nights I’m just too tired to do the whole routine, so a quick brush is all I manage. Haven’t tried a water flosser yet, but string floss is the worst. As long as you’re not skip...
RE: Keeping your teeth happy: what I do for stronger gums and enamel
Not sure if I’m missing out, but I still use a regular brush and honestly my dentist never said anything bad about it. Maybe it’s just habit, but my teeth feel fine. About the floss, I’m with you - cheapest wins every ti...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
Dang, I didn’t realize insurance was so picky about what they’ll cover for sedation. Has anyone tried just the oral sedation pills? Are they any less of a hassle than IV?
RE: Mouth guards after a chipped tooth - worth it or just hype?
I keep hearing the custom ones are way better, but I’m still kinda skeptical about dropping that much cash. Did you have to get your dentist to fit it, or did you do one of those mail-in kits? Also, how long did it take ...
RE: Making daily life work after a jaw bone graft: what actually helps?
Honestly, I remember being desperate for anything with crunch after my surgery too. Ended up microwaving tortilla chips just to soften them a bit - still not the same, but better than straight mush. The numbness freaked ...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
Honestly, I kinda feel like all those labels just make things confusing. Like you said, I get they need to be specific, but I mostly care if the braces are gonna sort my teeth out, not what it’s called. My ortho explain...
RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To
Man, I totally get what you mean about the gritty stuff - felt like chewing sand when I had braces too. I still cringe thinking about all that stuff getting stuck around the wires. Since I switched to wearing a clear ret...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
Yeah, I totally get what you’re saying about all the extra stuff feeling kind of overwhelming sometimes. I’m new to actually caring about my teeth (used to just brush and hope for the best), so I’ve been kinda stressing ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Mashed sweet potato sounds way better than what I tried - yogurt got old fast. Did your kid have any pain eating, or was it just about keeping food out of the spot? I’m nervous to eat anything that isn’t super soft...