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RE: How much aftercare is really needed after a root canal?
I totally get where you're coming from with the gentle brushing thing. After my root canal, I was so paranoid about messing up the temporary filling that I basically tiptoed around that tooth with my toothbrush. Then I'd...
RE: Do you think Aligners brand really matters for your teeth conditions?
I get what you mean here. I went with a well-known aligner brand thinking that would guarantee a smooth ride, but honestly, what made the biggest difference was having regular check-ins with my ortho. There were a few ti...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That's interesting, because I was told to stick to just liquids for at least 24 hours, but honestly, by the next morning I was starving and ended up eating mashed potatoes. Chewing on the other side helped a lot, like yo...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
That’s honestly one of the reasons I’ve been thinking about switching back to regular floss too. With braces, I have to use those little threader things and it’s such a process… but the waste from all those broken picks ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I totally get what you mean about the mixed messages. After my extraction, I was told to avoid brushing near the spot for a couple days, but then a friend’s dentist said just be gentle and go for it right away. It’s hone...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
I totally relate to this. I had braces as a teen (and again as an adult, lucky me) and that fuzzy feeling never really went away, even after what felt like an eternity of brushing and flossing. I always felt like the den...
RE: Did your teeth actually look like you imagined after getting braces off?
Mine were definitely not perfect right away either. I remember being kind of disappointed because I expected that movie-star smile, but my teeth looked a little uneven in color and my gums were puffy for a bit. It’s weir...
RE: Battle of the water flossers: Waterpik or Philips Sonicare?
Haha, the splash zone is no joke... I remember my first time with the Waterpik after getting braces - felt like I needed a towel for my whole bathroom. I totally agree about the learning curve. At first, I kept cranking ...
RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground - what now?
That’s what I was told too. When my little brother knocked his tooth out, we panicked and rinsed it with tap water before heading to the dentist. Later, they said milk would’ve been gentler. I still feel guilty about tha...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
That makes so much sense - some days, I can barely get through brushing with braces, let alone add tongue scraping to the mix. I’ve tried a couple types too and the silicone one feels less intense. It’s all about finding...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
I really wondered about this too when I first got mine. For me, it took a couple months before I stopped noticing it every time I ate or talked. At first, it was just... there, and I’d get kind of frustrated thinking it ...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Yeah, I totally get the mirror thing - sometimes I catch myself making the weirdest faces just to check if my teeth have shifted overnight. It’s wild how obsessed we can get over tiny changes that no one else would ever ...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
Can definitely relate to the “dental horror movie” mirror checks - felt like I was constantly on guard for any sign the stitches were coming loose. It’s wild how every tiny twinge or itch feels like a huge deal when you’...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I feel you on the aligner anxiety...I started Invisalign a few months back too, and I've had those mini panic moments more than once. It's funny how something so small can cause such big stress, right? That carrying case...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I totally agree dental care should be more accessible, but honestly, even sliding-scale clinics can be hit or miss. My cousin tried one and ended up waiting months just for a consult... affordability is great, but not if...