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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Yeah, I've noticed something similar. My dentist always warns me away from dried fruits, but honestly, I can't resist snacking on apricots and figs every now and then. Pairing them up with almonds or walnuts does seem to...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Yeah, I've seen that too, but honestly, sometimes those distractions just don't cut it for me. My dentist tried playing sitcoms once, and I found myself more annoyed than relaxed - laugh tracks during a root canal aren't...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
Haha, your storytelling approach is pretty creative - wish I'd thought of something like that when my own kids were little. I remember trying the singing thing too, but apparently my rendition of "Brush Your Teeth" wasn'...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
Haha, these ideas are great. Wish I'd thought of something like that when my grandkids were younger... might've saved a lot of bedtime battles. Curious though, does the bubblegum toothpaste actually taste like bubblegum,...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
I get what you mean about water feeling bland initially, but honestly, I've found it depends a lot on the water itself. Tap water varies so much depending on where you live - mine tastes pretty decent, but my daughter's ...
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?
Yeah, that's solid advice. Another thing you might try - especially if it's just the smell that's off - is letting it sit uncovered for a bit in a well-ventilated spot. Sometimes tinctures mellow out naturally after some...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I remember trying baking soda once or twice, but couldn't get past that gritty feeling...felt like sandpaper on my teeth, lol. Activated charcoal sounds interesting though - does it leave any gritty residue behind after ...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I was skeptical about the night guard too, thought it'd be impossible to sleep with something in my mouth. But honestly, after a week or so, I barely noticed it anymore. It felt super weird at first, not gonna lie... but...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Haha, wish I'd read your tip sooner - I just had my first whitening session last week, and yeah, the drooling struggle is real. 😂 I didn't even use that much gel, but still felt like I was auditioning to be a fou...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
True, but honestly sometimes I wonder if dentists overstate urgency a bit... I remember one time being told I needed immediate attention, waited a few months (oops), and it turned out fine. Still better safe than sorry t...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Haha, couldn't agree more. When my dentist first nudged me toward electric brushes, I got caught up in the app too - felt like I was playing some weird brushing video game every morning. But after a while, I started wond...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
Weirdly enough, I never even thought about the whole "vibe" thing until reading this thread. Makes sense though...I mean, dentist visits can be stressful even for adults, right? 😂 Back when my kids were little (...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Haha, oatmeal fooled me too. I figured cream of wheat would be safer, but even that was tricky. Ever tried applesauce? That stuff saved me - smooth, tasty, and no sneaky bits hiding anywhere.
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
Switching dentists can definitely help, but sometimes it's just the whole dentist vibe, you know? I remember taking my grandson in once after he chipped a tooth playing soccer - talk about unexpected. The dentist was gre...