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cherylc21
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RE: thumb wars: adventures in breaking the habit
Haha, the superhero thumb idea is pretty genius. Wish my parents had thought of something like that when I was little - I sucked my thumb until I was almost seven and ended up needing braces later. Not fun at all. Anyway...
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RE: tired of my dentures slipping around, implants worth the hassle?
Glad implants worked out so well for you. I'm still on the fence myself - mostly because the thought of months of healing makes me super anxious. I've heard some folks manage pretty well with those adhesive strips or lin...
RE: ARE KIDS' TOOTH SEALANTS WORTH THE PRICE TAG?
My dentist said they're supposed to last around 5-10 years, but it really depends on the kid's habits and stuff. Honestly, even if they don't last forever, avoiding cavities for a few years sounds worth it to me... less ...
RE: Gums killing me since getting dentures, any tips?
Ugh, sorry you're dealing with that - sounds rough. From what I've heard from family who've had dentures, two weeks is still pretty early days, but honestly if the pain's that bad, you might wanna get the fit checked aga...
RE: still sucking thumb as an adult - am I alone?
Honestly, I stopped years ago but totally get it. I still catch myself hugging my childhood blanket when things get rough... comfort habits die hard, right? You're def not alone.
RE: anyone else struggling through their kid's braces journey?
I totally get the anxiety you're feeling. When my daughter first got braces, I thought we'd breeze right through it, but man, those first few weeks were rougher than expected. She was pretty sore after adjustments, and w...
RE: How long did you sit in the chair getting braces on?
Yeah, earbuds definitely help. I was super anxious going in, so I brought one of those stress balls to squeeze during the appointment... sounds silly, but it genuinely calmed my nerves a bit. Made the whole thing feel sh...