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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?
I totally get where you’re coming from - when I first started getting fluoride at the dentist, I thought it was just another extra. But after a couple of years, I noticed fewer spots and less sensitivity, too. Funny how ...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I totally get that anxiety. I remember trying one of those “gentle” whitening toothpastes a while back - my teeth felt squeaky clean, but also weirdly raw for days. My dentist actually told me that baking soda is less ab...
RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal
That tissue trick brings back memories - I tried that in high school and ended up with soggy bits stuck everywhere, so yeah, wouldn’t recommend either. For the wax, I found it helps if you dry the bracket and wire with a...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
That feeling of relief when you pay it all at once is real - like ripping off a band-aid, right? I went the monthly route because, honestly, my savings just weren’t there. But I did have a couple months where I panicked ...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
That sweet taste really does stick with you, doesn’t it? My niece called it “bubblegum medicine” and made a face, but after a few minutes she was grinning at her own jokes. I’ve seen a lot of kids (and honestly, a few ad...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Yeah, that's a great point about the medical history. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I wasn't particularly nervous, but my dentist still recommended IV sedation because one tooth was impacted pretty badly. Honestly, the...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
Totally relate to the hockey puck feeling, haha. I ignored mine for ages thinking it'd sort itself out - nope, ended up with killer headaches and sore jaws every morning. Tried some nighttime yoga stretches and it weirdl...