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RE: Teeth Feel Like They're in a Vice - Anyone Got Tips?
Bananas, huh? That's definitely a first for me too, but teeth can be weirdly picky about the strangest things. I remember once my teeth went nuts after eating some soft bread - like, seriously, bread? I felt betrayed, lo...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
True, lifestyle matters a lot, but honestly, regular checkups have saved me more than once. Even with good habits, my dentist caught stuff early that I never would've noticed myself... guess it's a balance?
RE: clear trays vs braces for small teeth tweaks
I went with clear trays a couple years ago for something similar - just a few teeth that decided to wander off course, lol. Honestly, the discipline thing was my biggest worry too: But surprisingly, once I got into a ...
RE: My dentist handed me a toothbrush and now I'm living in a sci-fi movie
Haha, I totally relate to the spaceship analogy. First time I used mine, toothpaste splattered everywhere because I underestimated the power. But yeah, once you get past the initial chaos, it's amazing how much clean...
RE: Quick Fixes for Dry Mouth and Fresher Breath
Totally agree about the humidifier - I started using one last winter and was shocked at how much better my mouth felt in the mornings. One thing that's helped me a ton, though, is switching to alcohol-free mouthwash. Reg...
RE: Gum isn't helping my breath - any ideas?
I used to chew gum constantly too, thinking it'd solve my breath issues, but honestly, it never really did much for me either. I think gum mostly just masks the problem temporarily rather than addressing the root cause. ...
RE: CONFUSED ABOUT ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSHES - ARE THEY REALLY WORTH IT?
I switched to electric about two years ago after my dentist nudged me to try it. Honestly, at first I thought it was just hype, but my teeth genuinely feel smoother and cleaner now... could be placebo, but I'm convinced ...