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RE: How I survived the teething stage (and kept my sanity)
You nailed it with survival mode. I remember chasing my grandson around with a washcloth - he thought it was a game, and honestly, it kind of was. Those fruit stains are legendary. I swear blueberries have some secret dy...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
Swallowing the wax is one of those things I worried about too, especially the first few weeks. My ortho gave me the same spiel - “non-toxic, don’t worry” - but honestly, it still feels weird knowing I’ve probably eaten m...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
Ain’t that the truth. I remember thinking my teeth would just follow orders, march into line, and be done with it. Nope. My ortho always said, “We’ll see how they behave.” Felt like I was babysitting a bunch of rowdy tod...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
Packing peanuts in the cheek - yep, that’s exactly how I described it too. I kept poking my face, expecting it to crinkle like bubble wrap. The sneezing thing nearly drove me mad. I swear, the more you’re told not to sne...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
Been there, done that - more than once. My “quick fix” was ice cream and ibuprofen, which worked until it didn’t. Woke up one morning looking like a chipmunk, and my grandkids wouldn’t stop laughing. Now, I always ask th...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I’ve done the silica gel trick too - my grandkids thought I was storing snacks in my retainer case. Honestly, it stopped that swampy smell, and I haven’t seen any green fuzz since. Just gotta remember not to mix up the p...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Funny thing, I actually switched back to a manual brush after my electric one started feeling like a jackhammer on my gums. Maybe I’m just old school, but I get more control that way - gentle circles, not the ol’ back-an...
RE: Finally stopped my electric toothbrush from getting all gross - here’s what worked
I used to get that funky gunk too, and let me tell you, nothing makes you question your life choices quite like sniffing your toothbrush and wondering if it’s growing a new civilization. I’ve actually tried soaking the h...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
Green tea, huh? That’s a new one for me - I usually just try to outlast the onion breath and hope nobody notices. I do agree, though, water never seems to cut it, especially after something like garlic bread… forget it, ...
RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?
That aftertaste is no joke. I swear, I could rinse my dentures a dozen times and still feel like I’m chewing on a bar of soap the next day. My daughter caught me sniffing them once - she thought I’d lost my mind. I do li...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
Yeah, I totally get the tongue thing - mine’s got a mind of its own when there’s anything new in my mouth. My onlay felt weird for maybe a day, but after that it was like it’d always been there. Honestly, way less clunky...
RE: Losing teeth: Are implants really the answer or is there something better?
The price of implants nearly made me spit out my coffee - thousands per tooth? I could buy a used car for that. I’ve had dentures for years now, and while they’re not perfect (don’t get me started on the time mine slippe...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
If there’s a superhero for raisins, I’d like to borrow their cape during oatmeal cookie season. I get the sticky mouth thing too - sometimes feels like I’m wearing toothpaste lip gloss. Ever tried those little floss pick...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
That’s what my hygienist told me, too. She said, “Spit, don’t rinse,” and I thought she was joking at first. Old habits die hard - I spent decades rinsing with gusto after brushing. Felt wrong to leave that paste taste h...
RE: CAN'T SEEM TO BREAK THE THUMB HABIT - ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?
Dentist with a sense of humor, eh? That’s a good trick - I should’ve tried borrowing a white coat myself. I remember my own daughter’s thumb was practically glued to her mouth until kindergarten. We did the “gentle remin...