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RE: How do you keep track of your gums between dentist visits?
I get what you mean about being extra cautious, especially with family history in the mix. I’ve got a similar background - my mom’s had gum grafts, and my uncle lost a couple teeth before 50. That stuff sticks with you. ...
RE: WHICH WAS EASIER FOR YOU: SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANT OR MULTIPLE EXTRACTIONS?
MULTIPLE EXTRACTIONS WERE WAY ROUGHER FOR ME TOO I totally get where you’re coming from. I had a single implant last year, and then had to get three teeth pulled a few months ago (ugh, still shudder thinking about it). ...
RE: Coping with losing a tooth: distraction or talking it out?
I get super anxious about anything teeth-related, so when my niece lost her first tooth, I was a nervous wreck. I tried to act calm, but honestly, I ended up googling “tooth loss normal age” like five times. Distraction ...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
I totally get where you’re coming from. I spent years feeling self-conscious about my own gummy smile, especially after getting braces. Even now, I catch myself covering my mouth when I laugh. But honestly, most people d...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
I totally get that, but honestly, sometimes the “awkwardness” is more than just a little for me. I’ve actually skipped out on coffee meetups because I didn’t want to deal with popping aligners in and out in public. Maybe...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
Totally get this. I was the “brace face” in middle school and honestly, the first couple weeks were rough. I felt like everyone was staring at my teeth (they probably weren’t, but you know how it feels). It did get easie...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
I get where you’re coming from with the carrot idea, but honestly, stuff like that makes me super nervous. After years of braces and a couple of chipped teeth (don’t ask), I’m super cautious with anything hard in the mou...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
That “just ate a lemon” feeling is way too real. I’m in braces right now, and I swear every time I try one of those “advanced” rinses, my mouth feels like it’s been scorched. I get so paranoid about food getting stuck in...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I get super anxious about this stuff, honestly. I used to just rinse my scraper with water, but then I saw some gunk building up and freaked out a little. Now I scrub it with dish soap and let it dry near a window (not i...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
I totally get what you mean - I felt so lost after my extraction last month. Every website and dentist seemed to say something different, and I was terrified of messing it up. I kept second-guessing if I could eat soup o...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
I’m relieved I’m not the only one who’s had water flosser mishaps. First time I tried mine, I somehow managed to spray the mirror, my shirt, and the floor all in one go. My partner came in thinking something exploded. I ...
RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?
Bagels are apparently the silent enemy of teeth - I totally get it. I once cracked a molar on a popcorn kernel and figured insurance would help, but nope, same “wear and tear” excuse. It’s like they expect us to only eat...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I totally get the fixation thing - after I got my premolar pulled for braces, I couldn’t stop checking the spot with my tongue, even though it hurt. Tried to eat on the other side but somehow everything ended up near the...
RE: Toothbrushing Apps vs. DIY Brushing Charts: Which Gets Kids More Excited?
I hear you on the novelty thing, but honestly, I’m not sure rotating tricks really works long-term. I used to think swapping toothbrushes or apps would keep my nephew interested, but he just gets more stubborn every time...
RE: Battle of the pastes: Parodontax vs. Corsodyl for sore gums?
Can totally relate to the anxiety about staining - when I started using Corsodyl during braces, I was actually checking my teeth in every mirror I passed. The brown stains freaked me out way more than I expected, but the...