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RE: Did your teeth feel weird after getting your braces off?
The bite check is an easy thing to overlook, especially when everyone’s focused on the relief of getting the brackets off. Before leaving, it’s worth asking whether all the adhesive has been polished away and whether the...
RE: Mobile dental vans vs. community health centers for senior care - what's better?
Yeah, the unpredictability with the vans gets to me too. I’m all about tech upgrades, but if you can’t track where the van is or get a real-time update, it’s not much help. At least with the clinic, you know there’s a hu...
RE: CHOOSING A WHOLE NEW YOU: WHAT IF MAKEOVERS WERE LIKE RPG CHARACTER CREATION?
Yeah, I get what you mean - skin’s like the UI for your whole face, right? I had some gnarly breakouts in college and it totally tanked my self-esteem. Wild how something so “minor” can just throw off your whole vibe. Te...
RE: Floss picks or classic string floss: which actually works better for gums?
Yeah, I’m with you on the string floss lasting way longer. I tried picks for a bit, but it felt like I was just burning through them (and my trash can filled up fast). Plus, I actually like that “hug” feeling you mention...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
Yeah, that’s wild how even “safe” snacks turn risky with aligners. I’m always paranoid about stuff like chips or even bread crumbs just getting wedged in there. Honestly, I started carrying a little travel water flosser ...
RE: How often do your kids actually need to see the dentist?
Yeah, totally feel you on that. I got a bit carried away tracking every little spot with my phone flashlight, lol. Do you think those fancy electric toothbrushes with timers actually make a difference for kids, or is it ...