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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That’s wild - I had something similar, but it felt more like sinus pressure than an ear thing. Did your headaches go away after a day or did they linger? I’m always worried it means something’s off.
RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS
Yeah, the tape thing is actually not too bad for residue - if you use painter’s tape or that blue masking tape, it comes off pretty clean. I tried duct tape once and that was a sticky mess, so I wouldn’t go that route. I...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Totally relate to the guilt thing - sometimes I’ll miss a week and suddenly feel like I’ve undone months of effort, but honestly, it’s probably not that big a deal. Life gets busy and nobody’s perfect. I used to get stuc...
RE: SURVIVING THE DREADED TOOTH FIX: WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My daughter bit her tongue after a filling, even though we talked about the numbness thing. It’s just hard for kids to imagine what it’ll feel like until it happens. I do wish dent...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I had the same thing happen with silicone - it just felt too soft, like it wasn’t really doing much. Switched to copper and yeah, it’s got that weird taste at first, but nothing a quick rinse doesn’t fix. I’d rather deal...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
That’s a good question - I’ve been wondering about the same thing for my son, actually. Our dentist said onlays are less invasive, but the price difference was barely anything, just like you mentioned. I’m curious if any...
RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
I get what you mean, but for me, hearing the numbers actually helps a little. I started asking them what the range means - like, is a 3 okay, is a 5 scary? Once I knew that most people have a mix of numbers and it doesn’...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
Totally relate to that panic after a sneeze - felt like I was about to undo everything. I found using a child-size toothbrush helped me feel less anxious about brushing near the area. Also, sleeping propped up seemed to ...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from - my youngest is also not a fan of string floss, and those tiny mouths make it a real project. But honestly, I’m still not totally convinced the water flosser gets everything, especially fo...
RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
I've had one for about six months now, and honestly, it's been kinda mixed. It's definitely gentler on my gums than traditional floss, but I still feel like it doesn't get everything out as thoroughly as those interdenta...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
We've tried those musical toothbrushes - honestly, mixed results here. My son loved it at first because it was new and exciting, but the novelty wore off pretty quickly. Still, your storytelling idea is actually genius. ...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Good point about insurance - I totally overlooked that at first. When we did braces, monthly payments felt way less overwhelming. Definitely smart to factor in your own comfort level and stress tolerance...makes a big di...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I think you're onto something there. I've been doing a similar thing - wearing mine just 2-3 nights a week for maybe five years now - and haven't noticed any shifting either. My dentist mentioned consistency being key to...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Blended chicken noodle soup sounds genius, actually. Wish I'd thought of that when I was stuck eating applesauce and yogurt for days. And yeah, popcorn kernels...been there, done that, never again. Hang in there, it gets...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I was pretty nervous about IV sedation too, but honestly, it ended up being way easier than I imagined. Laughing gas didn't do much for me either - felt like I was just awkwardly lying there, fully aware of every little ...