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RE: Struggling to keep up with brushing when feeling down - any tricks that actually help?
Leaving floss and a toothbrush out where I can see them totally works for me too, but yeah, brushing at my desk still feels kinda weird. I’ve done it when I’m working from home though - nobody’s judging except maybe the ...
RE: Quick fixes that helped me survive dry socket pain
Man, I feel you on the ice pack thing. I was basically glued to my freezer for two days straight - looked like I was trying to win some kind of “most dramatic patient” award. Saltwater rinses were hit or miss for me too ...
RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
Man, preach. My bridge replacement last year was supposed to be in and out - nope. Their fancy 3D printer jammed right when they were making my temp, so I had to come back two extra times just for them to fix the “upgrad...
RE: Ice or gauze for a knocked-out tooth - what’s your go-to?
Man, the first time my kid knocked his tooth out, I just grabbed the nearest paper towel and tried not to freak out. Ice? Milk? My brain was mush. Dentist said I did “okay” but yeah, the stress is real. Teeth drama is no...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
My bonding took way longer than what you’re describing - my dentist was super meticulous, maybe even a little too much? I remember sitting there thinking, “Are we making a sculpture or fixing my tooth?” Had some sensitiv...
RE: Little things that helped me cope after diagnosis
That “hyper-aware of your heartbeat” thing during scans is so real. The first time I did an MRI, I was convinced everyone in the building could hear my heart pounding. For fidget toys, I’m with you - felt a bit childish ...
RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces
Yeah, that hits home. I used to obsess over every tiny bit of food stuck in there, but after a while you just gotta accept some days are messier than others. Those interdental brushes are lifesavers, though - way easier ...
RE: Finally stopped my electric toothbrush from getting all gross - here’s what worked
Swapping out the head is definitely less drama than boiling stuff. I tried the whole disinfecting routine once and just ended up with a weirdly warped brush head... not worth it. Now I just keep a stash of replacements a...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
Man, I feel this. My brother basically lives on soda and never flosses, but somehow he’s got these movie-star teeth. Meanwhile, I’m over here with my mouthwash routine like it’s a religious ritual and still get the “we f...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Our kid had a serious binky attachment, like, would’ve traded us for it if she could. We did the “binky fairy” thing and honestly, her teeth looked a little funky for a bit - tiny overbite - but it sorted itself out afte...
RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth - What Should I Have Ready at Home?
Seriously, just finding the tooth is like winning the lottery in those moments. I always thought you were supposed to just stick it in milk, but who actually has a random cup of milk on them at the park? Never seen those...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
Okay, but like, I kinda get weirdly nostalgic for the old-school appointments sometimes. I know it sounds bizarre, but having someone actually poke around and say “yep, you’re doing fine” was way more reassuring than sna...