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RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?
Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if aligners are just a sneaky way to sell more toothpaste. Between the endless brushing and the special cleaning crystals (which aren’t cheap), my wallet’s definitely feeling it. I swear,...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
Totally get that feeling. It’s like, you want to trust the dentist’s advice but your bank account is screaming at you. I’ve tried the “premium” toothpastes and honestly, I couldn’t tell a difference except for the price....
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
I totally get what you mean about the gels. My dentist pushed one of those medicated gels, but honestly, it cost extra and I didn’t notice any real difference compared to just sticking with saltwater rinses and generic T...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
That aftertaste is wild, right? I kept wondering if I’d accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle or something. Honestly, for what they charge for that rinse, you’d think they could at least make it taste less like a science...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
I totally get where you’re coming from about the jaw tension and anxiety. Been there myself. But honestly, I’m still on the fence about rushing into an implant, mostly because of the cost. Even with insurance, it’s a ser...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Honestly, I’m with you on the numbing gels - tried one after my extraction and it tasted like medicine mixed with plastic. Didn’t help much, just made my tongue feel weird for half an hour. I keep seeing ads for those “i...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
I hear you on the saltwater - cheap and easy, but yeah, it doesn’t always do the trick, especially after a night of smoking and coffee. I’ve tried those alcohol-free rinses, but honestly, some of them still sting or just...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I've tried remineralizing toothpaste, and honestly, didn't notice much difference compared to regular fluoride paste. Oil pulling sounds interesting, but from what I've read, the evidence is pretty mixed...might be more ...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Depends on your blender, honestly. If you've got a decent one, peanut butter blends pretty smoothly - just add a bit of milk or yogurt first to thin it out. But if you're worried about braces, almond butter might be even...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Honestly, I doubt dentists are teaming up with social media yet - though maybe they should be. But even if they did, would teens actually listen? I mean, when I was younger, I'd trust some random YouTuber over my dentist...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Blended soups are definitely underrated, especially if you're watching your budget. I was skeptical at first, but blending canned black beans with some broth and spices turned out surprisingly tasty and filling. Also, di...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I was tempted to try toothpaste on my lenses too, glad I checked here first. Yeah, that's exactly what I don't need - my vision's blurry enough without extra help, lol. Maybe I'll stick to polishing silverware instead.....