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RE: BRACES MAKING ME FEEL AWKWARD AF
The “month or two” timeline is reassuring, especially since I’m still instinctively covering my mouth when I laugh. Did practicing smiling or talking at home help you stop doing that sooner? I’m wondering if getting used...
RE: What’s your go-to for shrinking gums - DIY stuff or straight to the dentist?
Same here, honestly. I get super anxious about the dentist but also about doing nothing, so I’m always googling home remedies. Oil pulling made my mouth feel clean but didn’t touch the gum line. The water flosser is my n...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
That’s exactly how I feel right now - like every bite is a gamble. I keep wondering if I’m being paranoid or if I’ll regret waiting. Honestly, your story makes me think it’s worth biting the bullet (no pun intended) and ...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
That’s hilarious - my kid also tried to bargain for extra “magic” in exchange for her pacifiers. Honestly, I was so anxious about the whole process, but slow and steady felt less traumatic for both of us. Still lost slee...
RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT
Honestly, I kinda get what you mean about the soft picks - they seem to fray after just a couple uses for me, and I’m always second-guessing if I’m even using them right. Regular floss feels like more work, but at least ...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
I’m right there with you on the anxiety part. I’ve always worried about skipping appointments, even when the dentist says it’s fine. My kid’s only had one checkup so far (he’s 4), and I kept second-guessing if I should b...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I always get nervous about doing it “wrong,” so hearing that the tiny rinse is still okay makes me feel better. Does anyone else worry about accidentally washing away all the fluoride? I keep second-guessing myself every...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I get what you’re saying about just switching to metal being enough, but I actually went for the copper one right away because I’m super anxious about germs. I know it might be a bit overkill since you rinse it every tim...
RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?
That’s actually why I ended up choosing Valplast for myself - my dentist said it was less likely to break, and honestly, that was huge for my nerves. I’m super clumsy and kept imagining myself snapping a regular one in h...
RE: That First Bite: Fun Fact About Braces and Food Mishaps
Cheese sticks are definitely my go-to right now - anything crunchy just stresses me out. I totally agree about dental picks being a double-edged sword... I swear, the number of times I’ve stabbed my gums is embarrassing....
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
I totally get the worry - I was convinced I’d mess something up and ruin the results. Ended up eating a ton of plain Greek yogurt and even some applesauce (hoping that was okay). The “white diet” is way harder than it so...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
I totally relate to the flossing guilt trips - my last cleaning, I was so nervous I almost canceled. I never thought I’d be the person worrying about gum recession, but here we are. Those floss picks are a lifesaver for ...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Totally get you on the anxiety about whitening strips - I had the exact same experience. Woke up the next day and felt like my teeth were screaming at me every time I took a sip of coffee. Definitely think you're right a...