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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
This is so relatable. I’ve done the exact same thing - squinting into the bathroom mirror, poking at my gums, convincing myself I’m about to find something awful. It’s wild how much those “every six months or else” warni...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
I actually have swallowed a tooth before - well, a baby tooth when I was a kid, but it still freaked me out. I remember biting into a sandwich and then realizing later that the wobbly tooth I’d been ignoring was just... ...
RE: Tricks that made my kid's braces journey less stressful
Honestly, that’s where my kid and I both struggled. We’d pack lunches and I’d throw in a little travel container of wax, but half the time it’d get lost in the backpack black hole. The fancier flavors were tempting, but ...
RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
I get wanting to save a few bucks, but the dollar store floss always shreds on me, especially if my teeth feel a little tight that day. I tried stocking up on the cheap stuff, thinking it was all the same, but ended up s...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
That line hit home. I’m the type who’ll spend days poking at a molar with my tongue, convinced I’m feeling “something weird,” and then spiral into thinking I need another appointment. It’s wild how much headspace dental ...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
Honestly, that’s spot on. I used to think I should only bring up the “big” stuff, but after a few surprise bills for things I didn’t even realize were issues, I started jotting down every weird twinge or question in my n...
RE: Did anyone else sound totally different after jaw surgery?
Yeah, I totally relate to the sticker shock with speech therapy - my insurance barely chipped in, so I ended up watching YouTube videos and practicing in front of the mirror a lot. Reading out loud felt weird at first, b...
RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?
Totally get where you’re coming from - I was counting down the days until I could eat something besides yogurt and mashed potatoes. I’ll admit, I snuck in a piece of banana bread around day seven and instantly regretted ...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Same here - wax felt like a waste of money after a while. I actually switched to using a tiny bit of sugar-free gum in emergencies (probably not ortho-approved, but it stuck better). Honestly, I get what you mean about p...
RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind
Putting it on right after dinner was my go-to too, especially since I didn’t want to deal with it in front of friends or at school. I remember trying to pad the straps with those cheap makeup remover pads from the drugst...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
That anxiety around sticky foods is real, especially when you’ve already shelled out for dental work. My oldest got a bridge after breaking a tooth at the skatepark a couple years back, and I swear, I hovered like a hawk...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I totally get where you’re coming from on the wallet pain - zirconia quotes made me wince too. I’ve had three porcelain crowns since 2013 (molars and one premolar), so just over a decade now. Structurally, they’ve held u...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
I've tried the baking soda trick before, but honestly, it made my tincture taste kinda off - like weirdly salty? Maybe I used too much, idk. Now I just dilute with almond oil or let it air out a bit, works better for me.
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
We did something similar with our kids, though admittedly less creative, haha. When money was tight, we couldn't really justify fancy toothbrushes or special toothpastes, so we had to get a bit inventive. I remember one ...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Yeah, that initial weirdness is totally relatable. I went for aligners a couple years back - mostly because my dentist kept nudging me about it and I finally caved. Honestly, I was hesitant at first due to the cost (budg...