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RE: Little trick for making dentures feel less awkward (and how implants compare)
Totally hear you on the “less is more” with adhesives. The first time I used one, I basically followed the commercial and ended up with what felt like a mouthful of glue - tasted gross and took forever to clean out. Now ...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
I actually went the opposite way and was a little too nervous about rinsing, so I barely did it at all the first couple days. Ended up with a weird taste in my mouth and panicked that I’d messed something up. Honestly, t...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Yeah, with braces it’s basically “here’s the plan, see you every month, and try not to snap a wire on popcorn.” Implants sound way more like a choose-your-own-adventure book, except the adventure is in your mouth and cos...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
Cold washcloths are the MVP, no question. I remember when my nephew was teething, my sister had this whole arsenal of fancy teethers - some even lit up or made noise - but he just wanted to gnaw on a clean sock straight ...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I get the appeal of the hard case, but I swear those things are like little boomerangs - always finding a way to disappear when I need them most. I’ve actually switched to a soft silicone pouch for travel. It’s not exact...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Totally get the fear of food getting stuck - had a traumatic encounter with spinach once and now I double-check everything I eat. I used to think I could just power through with soup, but even that gets old fast. Honestl...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I hear you on the overthinking - my orthodontist had me using that prescription fluoride gel for a while, and I swear my teeth got more sensitive too. But honestly, I kinda think the whitening strips are the real trouble...
RE: When did your kid see the dentist for the first time?
Honestly, my kid was way more into the TV than the hygienist. The cartoons were like a Jedi mind trick - she barely noticed the cleaning. Maybe it’s just her, but hey, whatever works, right?
RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?
That about sums it up. I swear, I hit tray 12 and it was like my teeth realized they could unionize. Most weeks I just get that dull ache for a day or two and then it’s business as usual, but every so often - bam - one t...
RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground - what now?
My little brother managed to knock out his front tooth at the skate park, and my mom freaked out and stuck it in her water bottle - like, just regular old tap water. Dentist later said milk would’ve been better, but at l...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
Ugh, the struggle is real with this one. My orthodontist told me the same thing about letting the fluoride marinate (her words, not mine) instead of rinsing right away. I was like, “Wait, you mean I’m supposed to walk ar...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
I tried one of those mail-order aligners during lockdown because, well, why not? Figured I’d save some cash. Fast forward a few months - my teeth looked straight-ish, but my bite felt weird, like I was chewing on a Lego....
RE: Knocked out a tooth? Saw this wild story…
Seriously, right? I dropped my retainer once and acted like it was a live grenade, so I can only imagine if a whole tooth popped out. That “save it in milk” tip always sounded like something my grandma would suggest for ...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
Man, those white spots had me convinced I’d ruined my teeth too. I remember grinning in the mirror like, “Well, that’s it, I’m doomed.” The zebra stripes are no joke - my friend tried strips with her braces and ended up ...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
I get this so much. After my implant, I was basically a detective with a flashlight, checking my mouth every hour like I’d catch my stitches doing something suspicious. Every weird tingle or pinch felt like a five-alarm ...