u/Upstairs_Librarian95

Hello, I’m posting to get some advice. Unfortunately my dental insurance doesn’t cover much and most places don’t take my insurance.

That being said I developed ARFID (currently getting help) and it has damaged my teeth over time. Before I was having orange juice 4 times a day. The acid from it has made my teeth pretty sensitive.

Before I could bite straight into cold things without flinching, but now it doesn’t feel too good when I drink cold water or have something sweet. I floss every night and when I run the floss pick across one specific tooth it feels very sensitive. All my teeth have become a little yellow and a few teeth have developed a white patch. My gums are also receding, I’m not sure why, I brush gently in small circles with a soft toothbrush.

Last time I saw a dentist they told me my teeth looked great and that eventually the sensitivity will go away. I don’t buy that not even for a second. I’m very afraid of developing anymore cavities. I only have one from when I was little and I don’t think I can afford to have one now.

I use straws to protect my teeth at least a little more. When I can remember, I try swishing water in my mouth after drinking juice to help. I also started drinking orange juice once a day in the morning and for lunch I have apple juice. I heard apple juice is lower in acid. I also have been using Sensodyne toothpaste for years. I’m not finding it very helpful anymore, or maybe I just need something a little stronger.

What can I do to protect my teeth, and help with sensitivity? While I’m not crazy about my teeth, they’re my adult teeth and I’m not getting another set so I want to take really good care of them.

I’m 31years old and located in the USA if that extra info helps.

Hi, I’m looking to get back into instax photography. In the future I’d like to buy a Mini Evo and possibly the Wide Evo. Reason being because I can’t afford to waste film. I’m very poor and it hurts when the shots don’t come out right. So the option of deciding where to print the picture or not is a huge deal for me. I’d rather pay a little more upfront to save in the long run.

That being said I like the square film type. I’m talking to someone who’s selling their SQ20 for $150 or so. I see square film is hard to come by and pretty pricey, but I do like that I can choose to print or not. Would you say this purchase is worth it?

How much would you spend on an SQ20?

So I just recently bought my first Polaroid camera, it’s an Impulse AF. I got a two for one deal on eBay, so with it I’ll also be getting a OneStep Express.

I’m looking into buying film (also the I-type film hacks) and I’m taking storage into consideration. I’ve seen people say the refrigerator is the best place to keep them when not in use.

I’m worried the moisture in my fridge might damage the film or when taking them out of the fridge they could get moisture damage due to condensation. Would this be an issue?

Also since I’m a newbie, any tips and tricks about absolutely anything is welcome! Thank you!

I love the first 13ish seconds but completely loose interest after. Any suggestions for similar songs?

Hi, I’m new to community and need a bit of advice. I recently tried to switch detergents and learned that the new one I switched to I’m very allergic too.

How do I get the detergent out so that I can wear my clothes and use my blankets again?

Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

I honestly don’t know if I’m using the correct flair so let me know if I’m not.

I posted on here before and learned that my inverted navel piercing rejected. I went in person to have it looked at and removed.

The piercer told me that while an inverted navel piercing wasn’t possible, I could possibly do the top, BUT it would be a “hard heal” and I would only be able to have a floating navel.

I didn’t ask many questions at the time due to being very sad and disappointed. Now that I’ve had time to think about it, I have some questions.

Is it possible to get dermal piercings on your tummy to achieve/imitate the inverted navel piercing look? I heard dermals are more likely to reject which makes me a bit nervous.

I thought maybe I could go with the floating navel top and a dermal at the bottom.

My plan before was to get both top and bottom navel piercings, but now I see I can’t do that, I’m readjusting my plans. This isn’t something I want to do right away(if it’s even possible), this would be for a bit further into the future.

Is anyone knowledgeable about tummy dermal piercings and how they work?

Is it worth it to get an inverted navel piercing for the second time, after the first one rejected?

Hi, it’s my first time in this sub. I read the rules but please let me know if I’m making a mistake. I don’t think this question requires any pictures but please let me know if I should add them anyway.

Back in September of 2025 I got an inverted navel piercing. At this point I’m pretty convinced it’s rejecting. I will be seeing the piercer who gave it to me on Monday to confirm.

I heard it’s more likely to reject the second time around, which makes me reluctant to try again. I have a lot of scars and really would like to avoid getting anymore more unnecessary scars. I don’t know what caused the rejection, but I likely won’t be going back to the same place if I do decide to give it another go.

If it is possible to have this piercing successfully the second time, I would love that. I’ve been wanting and dreaming of this piercing since I was little kid.

Is anyone else slowly not caring about their increasing credit card debt?

My SNAP benefits only last me the first week of the month, MAYBE week and a half; because of this I’m using my credit card to pay for food and other expenses like toiletries and such. It’s like no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to pay it down. The interest is a bit high, and I’m only able to pay so much.

I’m staring to give up. I’m slowly convincing myself that it’s useless and a waste of time to worry about it. I’m ready to just throw in the towel and let the debt consume me and maybe file for bankruptcy. I’m disabled, what the heck do I need a good credit score for anyway!