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RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
Totally get where you’re coming from - every time my son’s teeth looked a bit off after a lost tooth, I’d start spiraling about braces costs. Our dentist also said to give it time, but I was skeptical. After he finally k...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I totally relate to the weird timeline - mine peaked with swelling on day two, but then it actually got puffier on day four, which threw me off. I kept wondering if I’d messed something up. Ice packs helped a bit, but af...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
I noticed that too - my water flosser felt almost too strong right after my root canal, even on the lowest setting. I switched to soft-picks for a week and that helped a ton. For me, it was mostly tenderness, not much sw...
RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?
That’s wild, I thought I was the only one who snapped a partial on something as innocent as bread. I swear, the universe has it out for dental appliances. I’ve been waffling between getting another partial or just biting...
RE: Best ways to keep your mouth happy after a tooth pulled?
Yeah, I totally relate to the chlorhexidine rinse thing - it tasted awful but I felt like it really did something. My dentist said it’s more targeted than salt water for infection risk, especially right after surgery. I ...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
I get what you’re saying about water flossers, but honestly, I’ve had almost the opposite experience. For me, using a water flosser daily made a bigger difference than those little “Christmas tree” brushes, especially in...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
I actually tend to get a second opinion before jumping into a redo, especially if it’s a big-ticket thing like a crown. Sometimes dentists have different takes on whether something really needs fixing right away. It’s sa...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
That really resonates with me. I had to get a crown replaced last year and honestly, it felt like a setback after years of being super diligent - brushing, flossing, using mouthwash, the whole routine. There’s this weird...
RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
I totally get the temptation to go cheap - those multi-packs look like such a deal, but man, I’ve had the same thing happen. Once, a cheap pick actually broke and got wedged behind my retainer wire... took me forever to ...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
I’m right there with you - my lower bridge has been in for about a year and I still notice it, especially if I’m stressed or tired. It’s not painful, just... kind of present? Sometimes I wonder if my brain is just hyper-...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I totally relate to the “rubber bands everywhere” struggle. I swear I’ve found them in the weirdest places - once even in my lunch bag, no clue how it got there. And yeah, the “almost done” appointments are brutal. My or...
RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?
I totally get the impulse to hover, but sometimes I wonder if we’re actually making it harder for them to take responsibility. My oldest started brushing better when I backed off a bit (not easy for me, honestly). We swi...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
We went through a similar phase... letting our daughter pick her own toothbrush made a noticeable difference. But honestly, what helped even more was brushing alongside her - seems like kids really mimic what they see us...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Soups saved me too, especially tomato basil with a grilled cheese dipped in (cut into tiny pieces, lol). Elastics felt awkward at first, but honestly the discomfort wasn't much worse than regular adjustments - just annoy...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Totally get where you're coming from about the sensitivity issue with trays - been there, done that, and yeah, ice cream was off-limits for a while. Toothpaste does seem gentler overall. One thing I'd add is that the whi...