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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
That gritty feeling is the worst, right? I’m with you - if my teeth don’t feel smooth after brushing, it bugs me all day. I use both paste and rinse too (braces make it even trickier), and honestly, my ortho said as long...
RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
I get what you mean about nerves being slow - - but honestly, I bounced back a lot faster than I expected. I had that weird numbness for maybe a month after root tip surgery, then it just kind of faded away one day. I a...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I totally get the urge to rinse - sometimes that sticky feeling is just too much. I’m in braces right now, and my ortho said the same thing: spit, don’t rinse. Honestly, it’s helped with those white spots you can get aro...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
That’s wild, because I’ve had both types of dentists too. One just handed me antibiotics like it was candy, no explanation, and I left feeling confused and honestly a bit annoyed. My new dentist actually sat down and exp...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Honestly, I think it really depends on what you’re after. I get the appeal of super white teeth, but after years of braces and a couple attempts at whitening strips, I’ve realized there’s always some kind of trade-off. E...
RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES - HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m kind of the opposite. When I was a kid, my parents kept everything hush-hush and it actually made me way more anxious whenever something weird happened with my teeth. Now with my o...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I totally get what you mean about the dentist-made trays making a difference. I’m in the middle of orthodontic treatment right now, and my teeth are extra sensitive, so I’ve always been super cautious with whitening stuf...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I totally get the frustration - my bottom teeth were just slightly crooked, nothing major, but flossing was always a pain. Finally got it fixed last year, and honestly, oral hygiene feels way easier now. Might be worth c...
RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
Saltwater rinses are honestly underrated - I used them a lot during my braces journey, especially after adjustments when everything felt irritated. Aloe toothpaste sounds cool, but I haven't tried it yet. Baking soda was...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I've actually found toothpaste surprisingly handy for a lot of random things too, but you're totally right - it's all about knowing what surfaces it works on. I'd never risk it on sunglasses after hearing your story, hah...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally agree, biting into something unexpected after dental work is a nightmare. Honestly, it's not just bad luck - some foods are definitely riskier. After getting braces tightened, even popcorn kernels felt like landm...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Caramel apples are definitely sneaky, but for me, it was always bagels - especially the toasted ones. I swear, every time I thought I was safe, a bracket would pop loose. Salt water rinses were a lifesaver though, totall...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
My dentist didn't specifically mention ice cream either, just warned me vaguely about sugary stuff. Honestly though, vanilla ice cream was a lifesaver for me too - cold, creamy, and soothing. Chocolate might be fine, but...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I totally get where you're coming from - my orthodontist gave me a similar heads-up a while back, and honestly, I didn't pay much attention either until my gums started acting up. At first, I tried switching to nicotine-...