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RE: Eating after braces tightened - what's safe and doesn't suck?
Texture matters as much as the dish. Cook vegetables until you can mash them easily with a fork, and cut everything into small bites. Even a soft meal can be rough if it has crunchy bits or pieces you have to tear throug...
RE: Finally flossing around my implants without fear - anyone else get nervous at first?
I still get pretty anxious using the water flosser around my implants. I’m always worried I’ll hit the wrong spot or mess something up, even on the lowest setting. Did anyone’s dentist give them a specific routine or tip...
RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids - what’s actually better?
I get nervous about my kid’s brushing, honestly. We switched to electric after our dentist suggested it might help, but I still worry he’s not doing it “right.” The timer makes him stick with it, but sometimes I wonder i...
RE: Weird but true: salt water rinses are actually an old-school trick for easing denture gum pain.
That’s honestly reassuring to hear. I always worry I’m doing it wrong, especially since I can barely taste the salt sometimes. My dentist said similar about needing to actually taste it a bit. It’s weirdly nerve-wracking...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
I’ve thought about IV sedation but I’m honestly freaked out by the idea of being put under, even a little. Did your daughter have any side effects after, like nausea or feeling groggy for hours? I get anxious about not b...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
Same here, the wax just vanishes on me. Does anyone else worry about swallowing it? I keep second-guessing if that’s okay. Also, are the interdental brushes safe around wires, or am I just being paranoid?
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
Totally get this. Dry socket is literally my worst fear right now... I’m on day 3 after a simple extraction and still paranoid every time I take a sip of water. My dentist made it sound like surgical extractions are way ...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
I get nervous with any new weird feeling, so the tingling really stressed me out too. I kept double-checking if my lip was numb or if it was just in my head. It eventually went away, but I still worry sometimes that I’m ...
RE: How often do you actually need to get braces tightened?
I feel the same way - missing or delaying an appointment always makes me nervous. I’ve had to push mine back a couple times, and even though my ortho said it was fine, I kept worrying I’d mess something up. Like you said...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That’s what worries me. I had a molar pulled last month and my dentist was really strict - liquid only for 48 hours, then only super soft stuff. Honestly, I was scared to eat anything solid for almost a week. I still get...
RE: Feeling normal after a root canal - did anyone else bounce back quick?
I’m still in that “hyper-aware” phase, honestly. Every weird sensation makes me wonder if something’s off. I keep poking at it with my tongue like I’ll find a clue or something… Probably overthinking, but it’s hard not t...
RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?
Cutting the wax in half is smart, I do that too since I go through it way faster than I expected. I get nervous about running out, especially if I’m not close to home. I tried the silicone covers once but honestly, they ...
RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?
Same here. I switched to vaping after years of smoking and my gums did seem less irritated, but I still get paranoid about what it’s doing long-term. Dry mouth is a thing for me too. No more bleeding, but now I’m just an...
RE: When your teeth start wiggling: a dental horror story starter
That deep cleaning thing freaks me out too. My last dentist said I needed one, but honestly, my gums weren’t even bleeding and my teeth felt fine. I started brushing longer and using a water flosser instead, and my next ...
RE: Wax or painkillers: what’s your go-to for sudden braces agony?
I totally get the wax thing - mine always disappeared too, usually when I was eating something hot. I tried ice chips, but honestly worried about cracking a bracket. It’s not just you with the swallowed wax... I was alwa...