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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers - supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.
I totally get this. I tried that gel stuff a few times and ended up with it all over my pillowcase instead of my brackets. Wax can be annoying, but at least you know what to expect. The only time I switch is if I get a r...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
Haha, your dad sounds awesome - I wish my parents had made brushing that fun. You're totally right about braces though... I remember when I first got mine, it felt like prepping for battle every night with floss threader...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
We've done flavored floss at our house too, and honestly...it does kinda lose its charm after a while. My kids were all excited at first - bubblegum, watermelon, you name it - but after a few months, it became just anoth...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Scrambled eggs were definitely my go-to as well, especially with a bit of cheese melted in - made it feel less boring. Mashed sweet potatoes sound good actually, wish I'd thought of that earlier. I also relied heavily on...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Mine didn't give me a clear timeline either, just said "as long as possible," which is pretty vague, lol. Honestly, I still get that achy feeling too if I skip even one night...guess it's just part of the deal. Hang in t...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Totally agree about oatmeal being a lifesaver. When I first got braces, my mouth felt like it was under siege for days. Scrambled eggs were okay, but honestly, even those felt a bit too much at first. Dairy definitely ma...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Weird, I actually had the opposite experience with temperature. Cold stuff was a lifesaver for me - smoothies, ice cream, even iced water felt amazing. But anything warm or hot? Nope, couldn't handle it comfortably for w...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Interdental brushes are honestly a game changer, especially if you're dealing with braces or crowns. I switched to them after floss threaders drove me nuts - too fiddly and time-consuming. The brushes are way easier to m...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Totally get this. When I was looking for an orthodontist, I actually asked around at my kid's school - other parents usually have great insights. One mom recommended someone who was super patient and explained everything...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, I totally relate to the ticklish part...felt like a kid again too. Took me a solid week before I could brush without bursting into random giggles. Honestly though, switching to electric made a huge difference for m...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Yeah, I think you're onto something with the crown material. My dentist mentioned once that porcelain crowns can sometimes hide decay underneath a bit more easily on X-rays compared to metal ones, since metal shows up cl...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Same here, softer brush made a huge difference for me too. Weirdly enough, saltwater rinses didn't do much, but switching to a toothpaste without SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) helped a ton...might wanna give that a shot if...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
Prescription toothpaste isn't just extra fluoride, though that's definitely a big part of it. Usually, it has a higher concentration of fluoride than regular toothpaste - like significantly more. Regular toothpaste is ar...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Totally relate about the whitening strips - they're brutal on sensitive teeth. When I had braces, my orthodontist recommended a toothpaste with potassium nitrate to help calm sensitivity, and honestly, it's been a game c...