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RE: Why Does Getting Braces Make Me So Nervous?
The paranoia about food getting stuck is so real. I’ve only had braces for a few weeks, and I swear I never noticed how many foods are basically designed to wedge themselves in there until now. The wax thing is tricky fo...
RE: What if you show up to your braces consult and forget to ask the important stuff?
I’ve wondered about this too. When I got my braces, the orthodontist just handed me a tiny box of wax and didn’t really mention anything else. I didn’t even know silicone covers existed until I started reading forums lik...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
That’s actually reassuring to hear about the mesh feeder - honestly, I’ve been a bit hesitant to try frozen fruit because I wasn’t sure about choking risks or if it’d be too cold for my little guy. But your experience ma...
RE: What did you get after your root canal: crown, filling, or something else?
That’s interesting - my dentist recommended a crown right after my root canal, but I hesitated because of the price. I wonder if molars are just more prone to cracking? I’m still debating if I should go for the crown or...
RE: Is using those gum health apps actually helpful?
I actually kind of disagree with the idea that rewards don’t work for most people - at least not at first. When I first started using one of those gum health apps, the streaks and badges were weirdly motivating. Like, I’...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
Mine gets those little dents too, and I’ve always assumed it’s just normal from grinding at night. After about six months, mine usually feels a bit loose around the molars, which makes me wonder if it’s still effective o...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
That’s reassuring to hear. I’ve read that the level of trauma to the tissue is usually much less with a simple extraction, so it makes sense healing would be faster and less dramatic. I wonder if anxiety beforehand actua...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
That’s honestly my main concern too - like, is five minutes enough or am I just making my retainer taste like lavender forever? I’ve read that some soaps can actually degrade the plastic over time, but maybe that’s just ...
RE: How much do you really worry about your gums affecting the rest of your health?
Same here. I was never consistent with flossing until my hygienist showed me photos of my own gums - kind of a wake-up call. The “mouth-body” link seemed a bit far-fetched at first, but after reading about the inflammati...
RE: Surprised by all the buzz over mouth sprays lately
I get that. I tried switching to an alcohol-free spray after the regular ones made my mouth feel kind of raw, but honestly, the taste was so underwhelming I barely used it. I’m still not sure if gels are better for me - ...