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RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)
Yeah, I hear you - those student dentists are super thorough, but wow, bring snacks for the waiting game. Last time I went, I swear they measured my tooth from every possible angle. Insurance was a whole other maze... ne...
RE: Daily mouthwash vs. regular dental checkups for keeping your mouth healthy?
I totally get what you mean about mouthwash feeling like more of a “nice to have” than a must-do. But honestly, I swear by it for those mornings when I wake up with what could only be described as dragon breath. I’m not ...
RE: Which feels more natural to you: fixed implants or removable dentures?
That “foreign object” feeling is so real. I remember when I first got my implant, I spent a week poking at it with my tongue like I was trying to solve a mystery. Chewing on that side? Yeah, I was convinced I’d break it ...
RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?
I hear you on the electric brushes - mine just felt like an overpriced vibrating stick most days. I ended up with toothpaste all over my shirt and still found stuff stuck in my brackets. Those tiny interdental brushes ar...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
I tried one of those mail-order guards too - honestly, I was surprised it didn’t feel like chewing on a flip-flop. Not perfect, but way better than the cheapo drugstore ones that never fit right. My dentist still gave me...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I hear you on the “numbers game” thing. After my second set of root canals, I basically survived on instant pudding and applesauce. My dentist said “eat soft foods,” but didn’t mention how quickly you’d start resenting J...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I swear, the saltwater rinse thing is like the Goldilocks of dental advice - too much, too little, who even knows what’s “just right”? After my extractions, I was paranoid about dry socket (thanks, horror stories on the ...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
Leaving one earbud out just makes me feel lopsided, honestly. I’ve tried it, but then I get distracted by the weird imbalance instead of relaxing. Last time, I just picked a really chill playlist and trusted the hygienis...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Honestly, I totally ignored the “no cold stuff” rule and lived on ice cream for a week after my last adjustment. Didn’t break anything, just made my teeth tingle a bit. Maybe I’m just lucky - or stubborn.
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
Same here - those Poison Control warnings are burned into my brain. My daughter once tried to “help” by pouring her own rinse and ended up with a mouthful. Cue me panicking and googling how much is too much for a 6-year-...
RE: Which is rougher: getting a crown or recovering from a root canal?
Man, the “open wider” thing always gets me too. Why do dentists act like everyone’s jaw is made of rubber bands? I swear the temp crowns are just there to test your anxiety levels... I spent a week chewing on one side an...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
We tried the “Binky Fairy” route - left it under the pillow, got a new toy in exchange. My kid was not impressed. She demanded her “real” binky back for three nights straight. Ended up going cold turkey too. Those orthod...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally sold on the “any flavor goes” thing. My kid got way too attached to the super-sweet stuff, and now anything remotely minty is a no-go, even as she’s getting older. I ki...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
Same here, I went down that Google rabbit hole and now I swear my molars are shaped like spaghetti. I totally get the stress about a do-over - my first root canal was fine, but then I heard about “missed canals” and sudd...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
I actually tried earplugs for a while, but they made me feel like I was underwater - plus, I kept forgetting I had them in and would start talking way too loud. The sticky note thing... yeah, staff just breeze past mine ...