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RE: Struggling to keep up with brushing when feeling down - any tricks that actually help?
Mixing up the routine actually helps me too, weirdly enough. I never thought I’d be someone who brushes in the shower but hey, if it gets done, who cares, right? Some days I’ll just flop on my bed with my phone and brush...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
Rubber-tipped gum stimulators are supposed to be the “easy” option, but I swear they have it out for me. I’ve managed to poke myself in the exact same spot so many times I’m convinced my cheek’s developing a callus. Not ...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Haha, same here - how does toothpaste end up on the ceiling? I tried the sand timer thing too, but mine just started flipping it over and over instead of brushing. Anyone else’s kids obsessed with timers for literally ev...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
Honestly, I was the same way - every weird tingle or ache had me convinced disaster was coming. It’s wild how your brain just fixates on it. I kept poking at mine too, like maybe I’d magically know when it was “done” hea...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Timers are genius - I wish I’d thought of that when my son was little. He used to just chew on his toothbrush and call it good. I totally agree about letting them pick their own stuff, too. My daughter went through a pha...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
Haha, drama queen teeth is too real... mine start acting up if I even *think* about skipping flossing. I always feel like the hygienist is going to judge me when she does that scraping thing, but last time she said my te...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
- ugh, that’s the worst part, right? I’ve tried those strips too, but they always slide around and taste weird. The pens are way less messy, but I’m with you - nothing beats just brushing and flossing regularly. I swear ...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
I get what you mean about losing the removable ones - mine ended up in a hotel pillowcase once and I didn’t even realize until I was hours away. Total panic mode. But honestly, I still prefer the pop-in style over the gl...