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RE: Keeping that post-root canal cheek puff under control
I literally tried the pillow mountain thing and woke up feeling like I’d done a neck workout. Didn’t help the swelling much either - just made me grumpy. The chipmunk cheeks are real though... I actually wore a hoodie at...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
I swear, those guards have a life of their own. First night I tried the sports one, I woke up convinced I’d swallowed it because it just vanished. Turns out it was under my dog, who apparently thought it was a chew toy. ...
RE: Would You Go for a Brighter Smile with Lasers or Stick to DIY Kits?
I’m kinda jealous you didn’t get that weird zingy feeling - my teeth are drama queens apparently. I tried a DIY kit once and my gums threw a fit, so I’ve been too scared to try again. The idea of lasers freaks me out tho...
RE: Natural remedies actually helped my gums - anyone else surprised?
That anxiety about missing a night is so real - sometimes I’ll literally get back out of bed just to floss because my brain won’t let it go. Tried a chamomile rinse once since someone swore by it… tasted like I was gargl...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
I swear my aligner case has legs. I’ll put it in my bag and five minutes later, it’s vanished into the void. The cleaning tablets stress me out too - like, is there a taste test for leftover soap? I’m always paranoid I’l...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
I swear, my teeth have a sixth sense for pain. The minute I even *think* about whitening, they start getting jumpy. I tried one of those “gentle” whitening strips once - just once - and I spent the next three days flinch...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
Funny, I actually felt the opposite - braces made me way more self-conscious than the clear aligners. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I swear every time I smiled with braces, I felt like I had a disco ball in my mouth. With...
RE: Swapping out plastic toothbrushes - worth it or just hype?
I swear, my first bamboo toothbrush made me feel like I was brushing my teeth with a popsicle stick... and not in a good way. I kept thinking, is this what trees taste like? But honestly, after a week or so, I stopped no...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
Honestly, I thought I was losing my mind after my filling - my tongue kept poking at this one spot that felt just a little “off.” Like, nobody else could see or feel it, but it drove me nuts. I finally went back and the ...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
I’m relieved I’m not the only one who’s paranoid about the whole “germ farm in a box” situation. The first time I cleaned mine and put it away wet, I opened the case the next night and nearly passed out. My partner thoug...
RE: When the “new tooth” doesn’t feel right: a story prompt
I keep hearing that “it’ll settle down in a week,” but my mouth apparently didn’t get the memo. When I got my first crown, I swear my whole jaw felt like it was trying out for a new role in my face. It wasn’t even pain -...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
That popcorn skin panic is too real - my brain always jumps straight to “well, guess I’m getting a crown.” The floss pick struggle is relatable, too. I swear, trying to wrangle regular floss around my back molars feels l...
RE: Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues
Mirror patrol is so real - I swear I spent half the week after surgery just staring at my chipmunk cheeks, convinced they’d never deflate. And don’t even get me started on food. I tried to eat mac and cheese on day three...
RE: Weird gum puffiness after flossing - what helps you?
I’m laughing at “accidental impalement” because that’s exactly why I stopped with those little brushes. I swear, I spent more time wincing and checking for blood than actually cleaning anything. My dentist gave me a pack...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
The salt water thing cracks me up - I swear my mom used to say it cured everything, but I still gag every time. When I chipped my tooth, I spent half the night convinced I’d have to drink smoothies forever. The wax didn’...