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RE: Keeping that post-root canal cheek puff under control
I’ve always wondered if the swelling is worse for some people than others. Mine lasted almost a week, and I kept checking in the mirror every few hours - so paranoid it was getting bigger. Did anyone else get worried abo...
RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
I’ve noticed the “s” sound is much harder for me right after I put my dentures back in after cleaning them. Feels like my mouth just isn’t used to them again, even if it’s only been a few minutes. Do you find it’s worse ...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Switching to a softer head sounds smart. I get nervous about overdoing it too, especially right after something major like a root canal. Did your dentist say how long you should stay gentle with brushing? I always worry ...
RE: Thinking about replacing a missing tooth - what should I expect?
I’ve been on both sides of this - had a bridge for almost a decade, and now I’ve got an implant. Honestly, I still get nervous when I think about all the work I’ve had done in my mouth. With the bridge, I remember feelin...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
That’s my worry too. I keep thinking I’d just make things worse by trying to shove it back in. Also, does anyone know if cold milk really helps, or is that just an old wives’ tale? And if it’s a baby tooth, is there even...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
That’s interesting - communication definitely matters, but I always get stuck worrying about pain, too. Did you find the doc’s explanations actually helped with your nerves when it came to the numbing shots and all that?...
RE: Quick trick for keeping those full-arch implants fresh
I always worry I’m not doing enough with my water flosser. Does anyone else get nervous about missing spots under the bridge? I’ve tried lowering the pressure, but then I’m scared it’s not actually cleaning. How do you k...
RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces
I actually find water flossers a bit tricky - sometimes I feel like they just move stuff around rather than getting it out. Do you ever worry about missing things and causing gum issues? I get nervous about nuts and seed...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
That’s exactly what happened to me - thought I’d be extra careful and just chew on the other side, but it only takes one slip. My dentist said something similar about the tooth being way more fragile after a root canal, ...
RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction
I get why people say to avoid straws and all that, but is it really that easy to mess things up? I mean, after my last extraction, I followed the rules but still ended up with a dry socket. Maybe I’m just unlucky or too ...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
Cutting things up smaller is something I still do, even months later. Maybe it’s just safer that way? I get nervous about biting into anything tough or chewy. Have you found any tricks for meat, or did you just avoid it ...
RE: Weird tricks that actually helped my tooth after a root canal
Chewing on a washcloth - now that's something I haven't tried, but I get it. Distraction helps when the pain gets weirdly intense. I always thought heat would be comforting, but like you, it seemed to make my cheek puffi...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
I keep hearing about bamboo and corn floss, but honestly, I’m nervous about anything that frays or gets stuck. I tried a “natural” floss once - can’t remember the brand, but it left bits behind and I spent ages fishing t...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
I’ve been worried about the elevation thing, honestly… Did anyone else notice more swelling if they accidentally rolled over or slid down? I keep waking up halfway down my pillow pile and then panicking that I messed up ...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
Does anyone else get nervous when they start rattling off all the technical stuff? I just want to know if it’ll hurt and how long I’ll be out of commission, not the model number of the implant. Do you ever ask them to sl...