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RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. - My dentist started suggesting sealants when my son’s adult molars came in - around age 6 or 7, I think? - I didn’t have them as a kid either, but my teeth have a lot more fil...
RE: Which feels more natural to you: fixed implants or removable dentures?
- Totally get this. I tried my grandma’s dentures once (don’t judge, it was for science) and eating apples was a no-go. - Implants are pricey, yeah, but they really do feel more “plug-and-play” in daily life - no surpris...
RE: How often do you actually need to get braces tightened?
- I always wondered if the “every 4-6 weeks” thing was just a guideline, but my ortho said it’s actually about how fast your teeth can safely move. - Missed one appointment by a week and honestly, didn’t notice much di...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
Honestly, I’m kind of the opposite - after a tightening, I try to keep my jaw moving a little. Not like, chewing steak or anything, but just talking, or eating something soft like scrambled eggs. For me, if I go full sta...
RE: Retainer snapped in half - what now?
- Totally agree, that glue taste is nasty... it lingers forever. - I asked about a backup retainer last time - my ortho didn’t really care, just charged extra for it. No big drama, but definitely not free. - Insurance ba...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
- Totally relate to the pressure - sometimes it feels like every choice is going to mess up their teeth forever. - We tried all the apps and “techy” tricks (timers, reward charts on the tablet, even a paci countdown), bu...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
- Gave the reusable threaders a shot last year. Honestly, they worked, but I kept losing them... like, every other week. Maybe it’s just me being scatterbrained. - If you’re into gadgets, have you looked at those tiny si...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
- Tried this and it was a game-changer for me, especially when the humidifier ran dry at 3am. - I set a phone reminder to refill the humidifier before bed - sounds silly but it worked. - Vaseline over lanolin? Had t...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
- Totally get the nerves about surgery - I was freaked out too, honestly. - First week after implants, chewing felt weird. Not really painful, just... off? Like my brain knew something was different. - Food tasted normal...
RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?
- Totally agree, eggs are sneaky. I thought they’d be the easiest, but they just kind of… spread out and stick everywhere. Not fun to chase around with new dentures. - For me, mashed potatoes were a lifesaver. Super smoo...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
- "if there’s plaque or food stuck somewhere, no amount of minty gum will fix that smell." - True, but I’ve actually had decent luck with those gums that have zinc compounds. Not perfect, but feels like they help more ...
RE: How do you chill out after an adjustment?
Honestly, I’ve tried both - weekend and weekday appointments. For me, having work or stuff to distract me actually helps. If I’m just chilling at home, I notice every little ache. Also, I skip painkillers unless it’s rea...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
- That first blast is no joke. I remember thinking, “Is this thing secretly a pressure washer for driveways?” Definitely not the spa experience I pictured. - I’m with you on the “if it’s not maxed out, is it even worki...
RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground - what now?
- The milk thing always sounded odd to me, but I’ve read it’s legit for keeping the tooth alive. - I actually keep a little first aid kit in my car, but never thought about adding anything for teeth. - Insurance cove...