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RE: Crowns standard for kiddos?
That’s the part that always gets me. I know the stainless steel ones are practical, but I can’t help worrying about how they look - especially for school photos. Still, my own kids had them, and honestly, after the first...
RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?
Funny, I thought my grandkids would love the electric brushes forever, but nope - after a few weeks the “magic” wore off. They’d just sort of space out and let it buzz around their mouths, barely moving it. I get nervous...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I totally relate to that “sneaky canals” thing - makes you wonder how many people walk around with hidden issues and don’t even know it. Did anyone else have weird lingering pain even after everything was “fixed”? I keep...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
I totally get where you’re coming from - those “what ifs” can really spiral. I remember when my grandson had his first loose tooth, I was a nervous wreck about infection and the cost of an emergency dentist visit. But ho...
RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges - what's your pick?
Choosing Between Traditional Bridges And Implant-Supported Bridges - What's Your Pick? I hear you on the anxiety around bridges and crunchy foods. Popcorn is basically a dental landmine for me too. I’ve had a traditiona...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
Privacy is a tricky thing in those places, I’ll tell you. I always felt awkward shutting my door, like I was being rude, but sometimes you just need that break. I did try headphones once - honestly, it made me more anxio...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I’ve had that same “talk” from my hygienist - more than once, actually. I’ll be honest, the water flosser feels easier on my hands (arthritis is no joke), but every time I try to skip string flossing for a while, I end u...
RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
I get anxious even thinking about the dentist, and I'm nearly 70. For me, it's not about pep talks either - I've always needed something familiar, like my own scarf or even just my old watch on my wrist. I remember once ...
RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
That’s interesting - my dentist kept saying the nerve “tingling” was a good sign, but honestly, I never had those zaps either. I just had this stubborn, deep ache that made me constantly worry the stitches were coming lo...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
It’s wild how the mind spirals over the tiniest twinge. I know I can’t help but obsess if something feels off, even if it’s just a day or two. Looking back, most of what I panicked about was nothing. Still, I’d rather be...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
Honestly, I’m not sure it’s always as easy to pinpoint the cause as people think. Sometimes you just wake up and there’s a sore spot, even if nothing felt “off” the day before. I get what you’re saying about sharp edges ...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I hear you on the anxiety - crowns always make me nervous too. Had porcelain chip on me twice, and both times I was just eating toast. Switched to zirconia last year and honestly, it’s been a relief not tiptoeing around ...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
That’s exactly it - I swear some days I can’t tell which tooth is the crown until I hit a popcorn kernel or a hard nut. Drives me a bit nuts, honestly. I’m with you on the sticky foods. After my first crown popped off fr...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
I swear, my gums have turned into weather forecasters too - every winter, they get extra moody and sore, especially if I try to eat anything remotely spicy or crunchy. Stress is a huge trigger for me, but I also think ag...
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?
I wish I could be as relaxed as kids seem to be. I still get nervous just sitting in the waiting room, even though my last root canal really wasn’t painful. Does anyone else still feel anxious about the numbing wearing o...