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RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
Dude, the insurance codes are wild - I swear they make them confusing on purpose. Did you have to go back for extra adjustments, or was it just the mold issue? My dentist kept tweaking the fit, which dragged things out f...
RE: How often do your kids actually need to see the dentist?
Honestly, I kinda get where you’re coming from. Everyone says “six months,” but I’ve always wondered if that’s just the default because it’s easy to remember. My kid had a phase where we skipped almost a year (not proud,...
RE: What would you do if your parent refused to see the dentist?
Man, I feel this. My dad’s the same way - he’ll straight up ignore anything dental unless it’s, like, DEFCON 1 pain. I tried showing him YouTube vids about what happens if you skip cleanings (some gnarly stuff), but he j...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
Man, I hear you on the strips. I tried them in college thinking I'd get that “movie star” thing going, but my gums were literally throbbing after two days. Custom trays are way more chill for me too - plus, you can tweak...
RE: Middle of the night teething struggles - what actually helps?
I get where you’re coming from, and yeah, the remote thing freaks me out too (battery goo? Yikes). But honestly, sometimes I feel like the “germ” panic gets a little overblown. I mean, obviously don’t let your kid gnaw o...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
Yeah, I get what you mean - my kid got sealants at a school clinic too, and honestly, I was kinda skeptical at first. But it was free, so hard to complain. Only thing I noticed was the school setup felt a bit more “by th...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Six at once is wild, yeah. I totally get being freaked out - dentists sometimes seem super cautious, but teeth can be sneaky. When I had a couple done, I asked for the X-rays and just kinda geeked out over the tech. But ...
RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH
Man, I’ve been there - Google rabbit holes at 2am, trying to convince myself my tooth isn’t about to bail on me. Salt water’s like the duct tape of mouth problems, right? It’s soothing but honestly, never made anything f...