Dental care discussions and local services.
tiggerq91
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
Reading this makes me feel a little less weird about how nervous I am for my first whitening. I keep hearing how some people are fine and others get super sensitive, so I guess it really is kind of a toss-up. The whole “...
RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?
This is so true - I bought one of those little kits and it’s just floating around in my backpack somewhere. The interproximal brushes are new to me though. I get nervous about stuff getting stuck in my braces, so maybe I...
RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
Totally get what you mean about those “just this once” moments sneaking up on you. I’m still kinda stressing over whether I did permanent damage by letting my kid fall asleep with a bottle a few times. The guilt is real,...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
I totally get this - I’ve been so careful since I was a kid, but still ended up needing a filling at my first dentist visit as an adult. It’s honestly made me kind of paranoid about what I eat. Do you ever feel like you’...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
I totally get what you mean about modeling - my little cousin was way more into flossing after she saw me awkwardly trying to figure out those little floss picks (I’m new to all this dental stuff, too). She thought it wa...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Haha, same here...I stuck with mine for about six months before finally upgrading. It wasn't like it suddenly stopped working, more like I gradually realized mornings could actually feel better. Totally worth it imo, han...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
Reading your sandwich story gave me a mini panic moment, not gonna lie. 😅 I'm about to get my first crown (zirconia) on a molar and have been kinda stressing about the whole porcelain vs zirconia thing. My dentis...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Haha, I feel you on the anxiety front. I went through a similar phase when I first got mine - spent way too long googling horror stories about mouthguard care (bad idea, btw). Initially, I tried vinegar too, but after re...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Cinnamon gum's actually pretty good for that. It's got a bit of sweetness, but mostly it's spicy enough to distract me from wanting candy or chocolate. Mint always makes me think of Thin Mints cookies, so I totally get y...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
I totally get the hesitation on price...I felt the same way at first. Ended up grabbing a cheaper off-brand model online, and honestly, it's been surprisingly solid. Curious though, anyone tried getting their kids to use...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've heard about the coconut oil thing before, but honestly, I'm always worried I'll accidentally swallow it or something, haha. Does it feel weird at first? Also, has anyone tried those charcoal powders? I've seen them ...