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RE: That weird mix of nerves and excitement before getting your braces off
That feeling of wanting to bite into everything you couldn’t eat for years is so real. I remember thinking I’d immediately go for a steak sandwich, but honestly, my teeth felt kind of sensitive for a while after the brac...
RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?
That price tag is no joke. I remember sitting in the chair, hearing the word “graft,” and thinking I’d misheard - until they handed me the estimate sheet. I’m retired, and even with dental coverage, it barely made a dent...
RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine
For me, ulcers seem to heal a bit faster if I keep using the wax, especially the silicone stuff, but it’s not a miracle cure. If I skip it overnight, I usually wake up with a sore spot that’s way worse, so I just grit my...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I’ve actually had nitrous plus an oral sedative for a tricky extraction a couple years back. The dentist gave me Valium beforehand, then used laughing gas during the procedure. I was still aware, but way less anxious - k...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Those grooves are a pain, aren’t they? I remember the first time my dentist showed me mine with that little mirror - I felt like I’d been failing at brushing my whole life. You’re not alone with the anxiety about missing...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I ignored mine for years, thinking it was just a minor annoyance...big mistake. Have you ever woken up with jaw pain or headaches and just shrugged it off as stress or sleeping weird? That was me, for way too long. Turns...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally agree about sensitive toothpaste - it’s underrated. Did you try rinsing with warm salt water at all? Sounds boring, but it really helped me heal after my dental drama...cheap and effective, too. Worth a shot if g...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Smoothies were okay for me, but honestly, I found warm soups way more soothing. Did anyone else notice that cold stuff sometimes made their teeth feel extra sensitive? Maybe it's just my age or dental history, but lukewa...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Dish soap and vinegar work great for a lot of stains, but have you tried baking soda paste? Just mix baking soda with a bit of water until it's thick, smear it onto the stain, and let it dry completely before washing. He...