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RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
Extra-soft bristles definitely feel gentler, but I’ve wondered the same thing about whether they’re actually getting the job done. I tried an ultra-soft manual brush for a while - my gums loved it, but my teeth didn’t fe...
RE: Would you get that protective coating for your kid’s molars?
That’s pretty much where I landed too. My oldest had sealants done and they lasted maybe a year before chipping off, but my nephew’s have stuck around for ages - same family, different dentists. Makes me think it’s a bit...
RE: Keeping Implants Healthy Years Down the Road
Actually, I ditched the brushes and switched to a water flosser. Way less fiddly for me, especially since I’m usually in a rush. Anyone else feel like tech makes this stuff easier, or am I just lazy?
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Yeah, the “babysitting” thing is real. I was constantly checking the mirror for swelling or weird color changes, and any ache had me convinced something was wrong. Ended up using a soft-bristle brush and just being super...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
I get the struggle with keeping track of retainers. I’ve lost mine more times than I can count. Out of curiosity, has anyone tried those clear aligner things as a backup instead of the standard retainer? I keep seeing ad...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m the type who tunes out the jargon after a while. My ortho started explaining the difference between overjet and overbite, and my brain just went, “Cool, but will my teeth...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Silicone, huh? Never tried that - was always stuck with the wax that vanished instantly. Did you find it left any weird taste or residue? For me, cold drinks seemed to help more than anything topical. Pineapple never bot...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I totally get the gadget overload feeling. I was pretty skeptical about water flossers too, but after getting a bridge last year, regular floss just didn’t cut it for me either. The tech actually helped a ton. I do wonde...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Yeah, salt water’s the only thing that felt like it actually helped me too. Wax just made my cheeks feel weird after a while, and I swear it always ended up stuck in the wrong spot by morning. I get what you mean about s...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
That’s interesting - my ortho gave me the same advice about moving my jaw around after tightening, but honestly, I couldn’t tell if it helped or just made things feel weirder. I stuck with soft foods and let things settl...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Yeah, I totally get the splash zone problem - sometimes I think I need lab goggles just to use mine. The ortho tip’s definitely easier to handle, especially with those awkward wires. I still haven’t figured out how to av...