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RE: Which gum actually helps with stinky breath? Quick poll
I hear you on the aftertaste with some xylitol gums. I’ve tried a bunch - Orbit, Spry, even some of those “dental” brands - and I totally get what you mean about the mouth still feeling kind of parched. For me, it’s like...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I felt the same way after getting braces - like, is this all just overkill? My dentist did mention that water flossers can help get stuff out from around brackets that regular br...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
That’s actually a super common thing people don’t realize - crowns or fillings that are just a hair too high can mess up your bite and cause all sorts of weird issues. I’ve been there too, just hoping it would settle dow...
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I totally get what you mean about “normal” teeth - sometimes I catch myself comparing my smile to those ultra-white ads, but honestly, my teeth feel so much better since ditching the strips. Did you ever try those “sensi...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
I totally get the “mini carwash” vibe from the water flosser - mine leaves my sink looking like a mess half the time, but my gums have never looked better. About the probiotic lozenges, I’ve read that some strains target...
RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal
Honestly, I get what you mean - sometimes it feels like the wax is just a tiny security blanket, but it does help reduce irritation for most people. The trick I found is to dry the bracket or wire with a tissue before st...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Honestly, ignoring nighttime grinding is kind of playing with fire - been there, done that, regretted it. I thought I could just tough it out, but my teeth started getting these little chips and my jaw ached in the morni...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
I've tried olive oil before, and honestly...it wasn't terrible, but yeah, definitely had me craving garlic bread halfway through, lol. Thing is, oil pulling isn't really about stain removal - it's more about reducing bac...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
You're definitely not alone in being cautious - it's actually pretty smart. Even small food particles stuck between shifting teeth can lead to irritation or inflammation, especially if your gums are already sensitive fro...