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RE: Denied root canal because the tooth may not be restorable
The appeal timeline shouldn’t decide how long to wait for care. Ask the dentist whether it’s clinically reasonable for the tooth to wait through that timeline, and what change in symptoms or findings would make waiting i...
RE: Denied root canal because the tooth may not be restorable
Periodontal support is worth separating from the remaining tooth structure. If the denial hinges on whether the tooth can be maintained long term, records on bone support, mobility, and periodontal stability could clarif...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
I get that the digital stuff looks impressive, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’s a total game-changer for pressure points. I had a scan too, and they still missed a sore spot that only showed up once I tried eating so...
RE: Which whitening toothpaste actually works for you?
I get wanting to give your gums a break, but honestly, I’m always a little hesitant about skipping toothpaste altogether. Even just brushing with water makes me nervous - like, what if I’m not getting rid of all the bact...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I totally get what you mean about nitrous feeling weird. I’ve tried it a couple times and honestly, the “floaty” sensation just made me more aware of my own anxiety - like I was detached but still nervous, if that makes ...
RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?
That pressure sensor thing is a double-edged sword for me. I get why folks like it, but honestly, sometimes I feel like it just makes me more anxious. The constant beeping or flashing gets in my head and I start overthin...
RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To
I used to be all about the gritty pastes, honestly. Felt like if it didn’t practically sandblast my teeth, it wasn’t working. But after a couple of scares with receding gums (ugh, those dentist lectures...), I switched t...
RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?
Totally relate to the “burnt toast” gums - been there, did not enjoy that. I swear, every time my ortho said “just a little salt water,” my brain translated it as “let’s nuke those gums.” Learned the hard way that more i...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Totally agree about the covers - no way I could just “tough it out.” Tried that for half a day and instantly regretted it. My cheeks were shredded. Honestly, chlorhexidine was a game changer for me too, but I always worr...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
Tried the off-brand rinse and honestly, I regretted it after day two. The taste was so weirdly bitter, and my mouth felt dry for hours. I get being budget-conscious (those tiny bottles add up), but for me, the extra coup...
RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
I totally get that anxiety about water flossers - honestly, I still don’t trust them 100%. I always end up going back over everything with regular floss, even if it takes forever. My daughter misses popcorn the most and ...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I get the impulse to go full-on disinfectant mode, but honestly, I’ve started thinking a little differently about all the sanitizing. I used to do the alcohol wipe thing every single time (paranoid after seeing some trul...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
I get why waiting feels less stressful, but honestly, I still worry about that “self-correcting” thing. My daughter sucked her thumb well past kindergarten, and even after she stopped, her overbite barely budged. Our den...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
I totally relate to this. I used to freak out about my own dental habits as a kid, and honestly, if someone had made it fun, maybe I wouldn’t have dreaded brushing so much. I get nervous about “crutches” too, but if it w...