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wafflesgadgeteer
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RE: Snacking without guilt: why is it so hard to find treats that don't wreck your teeth?
That really resonates. I feel like once I started sticking to a post-snack brushing routine, it took some of the stress out of eating stuff I used to worry about. Still, I get what you mean about dried fruit - those thin...
RE: Would you get that protective coating for your kid’s molars?
Interesting take. I actually had the opposite experience - my youngest got sealants and they’ve held up for three years now, no issues. I wonder if it comes down to the dentist’s technique or maybe even the kid’s chewing...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
That’s interesting - I’ve noticed the same thing with the film, like it just doesn’t feel as clean without a quick brush. Have you ever tried those little denture brushes they sell, or do you just use a regular toothbrus...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
I totally get the nerves about anything near the sinuses. When my dentist first mentioned a sinus lift before my implant, I freaked out a bit - just sounded way too close for comfort. Ended up talking to a friend who’d h...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
Deep cleans always make me a little nervous too. I remember the first time my dentist said I needed one, I thought it was going to be this super intense, painful thing. Turns out, it wasn’t as bad as I’d built up in my h...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Mashed sweet potatoes were a lifesaver for me too, but I always felt like I was missing out on texture. It’s funny how you start to crave crunchy stuff just because you can’t have it. I tried doing oatmeal with way too m...