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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers - supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.
I totally get where you’re coming from about the gels not lasting. I tried one of those “miracle” strips after a particularly rough adjustment, and it felt nice for maybe an hour - then lunch happened and it was gone. Wa...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
The angled brushes definitely made a difference for me too, especially with arthritis flaring up. Electric brushes felt too intense after a while. Curious if anyone's tried those silicone-bristle brushes yet...are they g...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
I remember when I first started using aligners, chewing felt super weird for me too. It was like my teeth had suddenly forgotten how to line up properly - especially noticeable when eating crunchy stuff like apples or ch...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, yeah, those replacement heads can feel pricey at first. But honestly, for me, they've been totally worth it. I switched to electric about two years ago after my hygienist gently suggested my brushing technique wasn...
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?
Diluting with a neutral oil definitely sounds like a smart workaround - but honestly, sometimes if an extraction goes weird, it's just better to start from scratch. I've had a couple herbal oil mishaps myself (tried rose...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Totally relate to this! Sensitive toothpaste beforehand is a lifesaver. Also, sipping room-temp water instead of cold helped me a ton...sounds weird, but it really cuts down on the "tiny lightning bolts," lol. Hang tight...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
It took me about four weeks to really feel back to normal after my wisdom teeth were pulled. Honestly, I think it depends a lot on how complicated the extraction was - I had one tooth that was impacted and pretty stubbor...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
That's actually a great tip - I wish I'd known about those sensors sooner. When I first switched to electric, I was convinced harder brushing meant cleaner teeth (spoiler alert: it doesn't). Took me a while to realize ge...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
I've been flossing around my implants with threaders for nearly a decade now, and honestly, they've worked great for me. My dentist did suggest interdental brushes a few times, but I found them awkward to handle personal...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I get why people recommend fluoride rinses, but honestly, I haven't found them that helpful for gum sensitivity specifically. For me, aloe-based mouthwashes have worked wonders - gentle, soothing, and they seem to calm t...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Totally relate to this. We went through two dentists before finding one who actually took the time to chat with my grandson and explain things in a kid-friendly way. Honestly, sometimes it's not even about credentials or...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
I've actually had great luck with gentle soap too - switched over about a year ago after noticing my mouthguard was getting brittle from the denture tablets. Honestly, it feels cleaner without that weird chemical afterta...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
Floss threaders drove me nuts too, honestly... I switched to interdental brushes (those tiny proxy brushes) and they're way easier. Water flossers are decent, but IMO they're more of a supplement than a replacement for a...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
My dentist always said earlier is better, even if it's just to get the baby used to the environment. Honestly, starting at 6 months vs. 12 months probably won't make or break dental health, but earlier visits can help ea...