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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Haha, "bossy" toothbrushes...exactly my thoughts! I switched to electric about a year ago. At first, all the syncing and app stuff felt like having another grandkid nagging me - brush longer, brush softer, don't forget t...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Lucky you! I gave professional whitening a shot once, and let's just say my teeth weren't fans. Felt like I'd bitten into ice cream for a week straight... DIY kits weren't much better, but at least I could pause and curs...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Ha, tell me about it. My grandson once ate half a tube of toothpaste when my daughter turned her back for two seconds - talk about panic mode. Dentist just laughed it off, said the fluoride amount in kids' toothpaste is ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, nailed it. I swear some of these electric toothbrushes have more settings than my TV remote...and that's saying something. Tried one once that vibrated so much it felt like my fillings were gonna shake loose. Manua...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
Haha, "mini pressure washer" is spot on. I thought I was the only one picturing myself power-washing my teeth. I've tried a bunch of interdental brush sizes, and honestly, the smaller ones feel like they're barely doing ...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Haha, totally agree - my dentist's office looks straight outta the '80s, but he's a gem. Cracks jokes, explains stuff clearly, and never judges my candy habit... kids love him too. Fancy chairs don't fix teeth, good peop...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, totally get you on the hot vs cold thing. For me, cold was like torture - ice cream was off-limits for almost a week, which sucked. But strangely, coffee and tea didn't bother me at all. Go figure. I remember tryin...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Gotta say, whitening pens never really did it for me. Maybe it's just my shaky hands (or my eyesight - getting older ain't for the faint-hearted, folks), but I always ended up missing spots or getting uneven results. Fel...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Been flossing first for years, mostly because I'm lazy and wanna get the annoying part outta the way. Tried brushing first once and weirdly, my gums felt a bit more sensitive afterward...could just be me though.
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Haha, been there! Seeds are sneaky little devils. Ever tried cucumber slices instead? Refreshing, cheap, and no surprise floaters... or sinkers.
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Haha, been there myself. Had a crown done a couple years back and it felt like I was chewing on a pebble for days. Thought I'd tough it out - big mistake. After almost a month of awkwardly favoring one side, finally drag...
RE: Keeping kids' braces clean - is a water flosser worth it?
Haha, yeah, the splash zone is real... my grandkids turned our bathroom into SeaWorld the first few times. But you're right, angling down helps a ton. We also found that leaning slightly over the sink (like they're inspe...
RE: need a root canal... any tips on picking the right specialist?
Honestly, I've had a couple root canals over the years, and I think the horror stories are a bit exaggerated. Sure, it's not exactly a spa day, but with modern anesthetics it's really not that bad. Instead of stressing t...
RE: Nervous about kiddo's first dentist trip - here's what helped me
Haha, reminds me of myself...I still grip the armrests at the dentist like they're gonna run away. Good call on the toy car - whatever gets you through, right? Glad your little guy made it okay.
RE: my dentist recommended clove oil and honestly...it's a lifesaver.
Clove oil's great for a quick fix, but yeah, it's no miracle cure. Ibuprofen helps me more too, especially when my tooth decides to throw a midnight tantrum...but hey, whatever keeps us from climbing the walls at 2am, ri...