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RE: Struggling to keep cavities away - what’s actually working for you?
Dude, leftover pizza is my kryptonite too. I swear my toothbrush judges me every time I cave. But yeah, those “happier gums” comments from the dentist are basically gold stars for adults. Flossing every single night? Sti...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
Man, those molar spots are the worst. I went the immediate denture route too, and honestly, I swear my gums were plotting against me for weeks. The first night, I thought, “Hey, not so bad,” but by day three, it felt lik...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Yeah, the glued-in ones were a nightmare for me too. Mine snapped off while I was eating popcorn - didn’t even realize until I felt something weird with my tongue and then boom, wire flapping around. Had to walk around w...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
Yeah, the paranoia is real. I swear, every time I take mine out, I’m convinced I’ll forget to put them back and mess up my progress. At this point, snacks just aren’t worth the hassle... unless it’s pizza. Then I risk it...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
Ugh, totally agree. I’d rather have a heads-up than get ambushed by that needle. But honestly, too many details and my brain just freaks out more. I just want them to do their thing and let me zone out to the ceiling til...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Man, I feel this so much. Popcorn hulls are like little ninjas - always sneaking in where you least expect. I’ve tried floss picks, brushes, you name it... usually just end up making my gums mad. Warm salt water is my go...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
Man, the chipmunk cheeks are real. I had a surgical extraction a couple years ago and my face legit looked like I’d lost a fight with a bee. The regular one was nothing in comparison - ate pizza the next day, no joke. Su...
RE: Weirdly enough, ice packs can help more than you think after dental implants
Honestly, I kinda wish the ice pack had worked that well for me. I tried it after my wisdom teeth came out and just ended up with a numb face and still looked like a chipmunk. Maybe I just didn’t do it right? Ended up ca...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
Yeah, the grooves in braces are like little food traps - gross, but true. My cousin had braces for what felt like forever, and even after brushing, it was like a treasure hunt for leftovers. I tried using a metal tongue ...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Man, “systems” are a joke in my house too. We tried the sticker charts, the “binky fairy,” even tried cutting a tiny hole in the pacifier so it wasn’t as satisfying - my son just looked at it, shrugged, and grabbed a bac...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Man, the binky fairy was a total flop at our house too. My son just side-eyed us and kept on with his paci like nothing happened. Eventually, he just got bored of it, kind of like you said. Honestly, I think we stress wa...
RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?
Man, I wish I could say I noticed some epic change after starting vitamin D, but nope - felt exactly the same. My dentist did mention my teeth looked “stronger” at my last checkup, though, so maybe it’s doing its thing b...
RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out
Honestly, I think the dry socket thing gets hyped up a bit. I was super paranoid too, but ended up not getting it even though I accidentally drank through a straw on day two (rookie mistake, I know). I was starving but t...