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RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
That metallic taste is the worst - no idea why it lingers so long, but yeah, totally normal. The weird bite thing threw me too... kept thinking my jaw was off for a few days. Honestly, nobody really talks about how stran...
RE: How long did your bone graft take from start to finish?
Man, I hear that. The waiting game is brutal, especially when you’re just stuck with all the weird sensations and swelling. For me, the swelling peaked around day two or three too - looked like I’d lost a fight. Eating c...
RE: The mysterious case of the half-covered tooth: dental insurance and implants
Yeah, the “cheaper now, pay later” approach is classic insurance logic. I got talked into a bridge after losing a molar and honestly, I wish I’d just saved up for the implant. The two healthy teeth next to it never felt ...
RE: Filling turned into root canal... is this common?
Yeah, it’s actually more common than people think. Sometimes you get a filling and the nerve’s already too far gone, but it just doesn’t show up until later. Super annoying, especially when you’re hit with another bill y...
RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?
Interdental brushes are a legit lifesaver with braces, no lie. If your gums aren’t bleeding and your hygienist isn’t giving you the side-eye, you’re probably good. I still use a water flosser sometimes, just for peace of...
RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery
Yeah, that white film freaked me out too at first - thought something was going wrong, but turns out it’s just the healing tissue doing its thing. As for cold water, my oral surgeon said it’s fine for comfort, just don’t...