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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
Honestly, I think the tech does help a ton, even if the bones are stubborn. My first round of braces decades ago was a nightmare - metal everywhere, wax stuck in my teeth, and no one knew what “clear aligners” even were....
RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?
Yeah, those white spots are stubborn. I tried whitening strips thinking I’d look like a toothpaste ad - nope, just made the spots pop even more. Honestly, switching to a sensitive toothpaste with fluoride helped a bit, b...
RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?
Ain’t that the truth. I remember when my teeth started acting up, I was cranky for weeks - and I had the words to complain with. Babies just have to drool and gnaw on everything in sight. Honestly, sometimes I think we’r...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
That’s the most accurate description I’ve heard in ages. I swear, every time my tooth acts up, it’s like a game of “not it” between doctors and dentists. I’ve had more urgent care visits than I care to admit, mostly beca...
RE: Dealing with awkward braces remarks: brush it off or address it?
Got my first set of braces at 56 - talk about a conversation starter. Folks at bingo called me “teenager” for a while, but honestly, I just laughed along. My jaw feels better now and I can actually chew steak again, so I...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
Ha, I hear you - my bathroom looked like a car wash the first few times I tried a water flosser. Honestly, I still keep string floss around for those stubborn bits. If string works better for you, stick with it. No shame...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
If coffee counted, I’d be the most hydrated guy in my zip code. My dentist keeps telling me, “Water, not just more coffee,” but old habits die hard. I swear my gums know when I’ve swapped water for espresso - they get al...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Mint gum's alright, but honestly, cinnamon gum's spicy kick is exactly why I like it. Reminds me of those candies too - yeah, they burn a bit, but at least it wakes me up after lunch. Mint just feels too much like toothp...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Haha, totally relate...felt like I aged ten years waiting for mine to come off. Weirdest part was getting used to my new bite - kept accidentally biting my cheek. Did anyone else have that awkward adjustment phase after ...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Haha, been there! I swear my face looked like I'd gone a few rounds in the ring with Tyson. My dentist said "a little swelling," but apparently we have different definitions of "little." Took me about 10 days before I fe...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Haha, I feel you on the tea tree oil fiasco. Tried something similar once with eucalyptus oil - thought it'd be refreshing, ended up feeling like I'd swallowed vapor rub. Not my finest moment. Dilution definitely helps, ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Haha, totally agree - lettuce is sneaky AF. Weirdly enough, mashed potatoes became my braces MVP... soft, tasty, and zero drama. Who knew grandma-food would save the day?
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Haha, "drinking guacamole" is EXACTLY how I'd describe it. Avocados are sneaky like that - seem creamy and mild until you're trying to sip them through a straw. 😅 After my dental work, I thought mashed potatoes ...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Totally agree - coffee's my kryptonite too. Honestly, swishing some diluted hydrogen peroxide (the 3% kind) for 30 seconds helps a bit in a pinch. Tastes awful, but hey, beauty is pain, right?
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Haha, reality dating shows got me through my graft recovery too. Something about watching people argue over roses and hot tubs just numbs the pain better than meds sometimes. Frozen peas were my best friends for a few da...