That checklist idea is actually pretty clever—I wish I’d thought of it back when my nephew knocked his front tooth on the playground. I totally get th...
That makes sense—sometimes it feels like you’re just paying for reassurance, right? I always wonder about those borderline situations, like a tooth th...
That's a really good point about pressure—I used to be guilty of that myself. I switched to an electric brush about a year ago, and at first, I didn't...
Yeah, dental healing can be super unpredictable. When I had my implant done, I thought smoothies would be the perfect solution...but turns out cold st...
Yeah, peanut butter can be tricky... mine always stayed kinda chunky no matter what I did. Almond butter was way easier to blend smooth, though. Hang ...
I've wondered about this too, actually... My dentist mentioned that denture tablets are usually fine short-term, but over months or years they might s...
I've actually tried a couple of those DIY moldable guards myself, and honestly, results were pretty mixed. The first one I got was super cheap—like un...
I've wondered about this too, especially since my dentist always emphasizes technique over equipment. Last time I asked, she said both types do a dece...
Haha, I did the exact same thing when I had mine done. Started off with basic searches, then ended up knee-deep in threads from 2007, convinced I'd me...
I've noticed the same thing about sensitivity formulas—they're definitely gentler. But I'm curious, has anyone compared these at-home sensitive produc...
I've tried both saltwater rinses and OTC gels, and honestly, they each have their moments. Saltwater rinses are great because they're gentle, cheap, a...
Haha yeah, activated charcoal's pretty solid advice, actually. I've used it a few times to neutralize weird dental product smells, and it really does ...
Haha, reading this thread brings back memories. I remember my first few attempts with floss threaders—I felt like I needed three hands just to manage ...
Totally agree about podcasts—true crime is oddly perfect for distracting yourself from dental discomfort. Interesting point about video games too, had...
Yeah, I had a similar experience. At first, I went all-in with whitening strips thinking it'd speed things up, but my teeth got crazy sensitive... les...