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RE: Retainers in public - awkward necessity or no big deal?
Haha, that's actually pretty relatable. I remember when I first got my retainer, I was super paranoid about taking it out in public. One time, I was at this busy coffee shop with friends, and I discreetly wrapped my reta...
RE: Finally found something that coffee can't ruin
I totally relate to the brushing too hard thing. I used to scrub my teeth like crazy thinking it would keep coffee stains away, but ended up with sensitive gums instead. My dentist also recommended switching to a softer ...
RE: how do you keep your aligners fresh and clean?
I've been using denture tablets too, and honestly, they're a lifesaver. At first, I was just brushing mine with toothpaste, but they started looking cloudy pretty quickly. Then my dentist mentioned the tablets, and I fig...
RE: deep cleaning vs regular dentist visits for gum issues?
Went through something similar a couple years back. My dentist recommended deep cleaning too, and like you, I hesitated because insurance barely covered it. Decided to bite the bullet and get it done anyway... honestly, ...
RE: Dental Implants Feeling Wobbly? Saw This Crazy Story Today
Totally understandable to feel a bit uneasy after reading something like that. I remember when my mom got her implants about three years ago, I stumbled onto a similar horror story online and panicked a bit too. But hone...