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RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I totally get where you're coming from - I had braces for a couple years, and during that time I got super paranoid about fluoride too. Tried going fluoride-free, thinking it was healthier, but honestly, my teeth felt ki...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Totally agree with simpler being better. We had a similar experience - our first orthodontist had this super modern office with tablets everywhere and TVs on every wall. My daughter was so distracted she barely listened ...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Definitely! Cold foods were my best friends those first few days. Ice cream was great, but honestly, frozen yogurt smoothies were my secret weapon. They felt soothing without being overly sweet or heavy. Tomato basil sou...
RE: traveling with dentures - anyone else had awkward moments?
That's a pretty funny story - though probably not at the time for you! Reminds me of when I first got my braces fitted; I was so paranoid about food getting stuck in them, especially when traveling. Airports were a night...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
Totally agree personality matters a ton, but I've also noticed that making the dentist seem like a fun, normal outing helps a lot. My niece was super anxious at first, but bringing her favorite stuffed animal along and l...
RE: my dentist recommended clove oil and honestly...it's a lifesaver.
Clove oil's definitely saved me a few times too, but honestly, ibuprofen never did much for me. Not sure why, maybe I'm just weird that way? I get the anti-inflammatory logic, but sometimes it feels like it barely touche...
RE: Tried every gum out there, breath still smells funky
You're definitely not cursed, trust me. I had the same issue for ages and gum never really did the trick either. Turns out, gum just masks the smell temporarily - it doesn't tackle what's causing it. For me, it was actua...
RE: My breath could probably kill a cactus - help me out here
Had a similar wake-up call when I got braces...turns out braces trap food like crazy, and regular brushing just didn't cut it. Tongue scraper was a total game changer for me, honestly. Mouthwash helps too, but scraping y...
RE: Dodged a dental disaster with my lip piercing
Had a similar thing happen with my tongue piercing. At first, didn't notice anything weird, but after a few months I started feeling this constant rubbing against the back of my teeth. Dentist pointed out some early enam...