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RE: Mobile dental vans vs. community health centers for senior care - what's better?
This is exactly what’s making me nervous about trying the mobile vans. I’ve only ever been to the main clinic, and even then I get anxious that something will get missed or mixed up. How do they keep track of everyone’s ...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I feel this so much - my gums basically throw a tantrum if I even look at a medium brush. But I get nervous about missing spots, too. Does your dentist ever check with one of those dye things to see if you missed anythin...
RE: What would you do if you needed a root canal but your budget was super tight?
I get that dental schools save money, but does anyone else feel weird about being a “practice patient”? I know they’re supervised, but I’m super anxious about something going wrong. Is that just me overthinking it?
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
Waiting it out sounded so tough to me, but I ended up doing it because my dentist really pushed for healing first. Those weeks without teeth were honestly a huge hit to my confidence - I barely wanted to leave the house....
RE: Recovering After Sinus Surgery: Surprising Dos and Don'ts?
That straw thing totally messed with me too - never realized how much I defaulted to using one until I couldn’t. Did you also have trouble remembering not to blow your nose? I kept catching myself almost doing it out of ...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
That’s wild about the 3D printing - did it feel weird compared to the dentist-made one? I’m just starting with my retainer after braces and already paranoid about jaw pain coming back. I clench a bit too, mostly when I’m...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
Totally get that. I always worry I’m missing something, especially with all the wires and stuff. Even after my dentist said to chill out, I still feel weird not brushing after every single snack. Do you ever just sit the...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I keep hearing that the numbness is way worse than the pain, which is oddly comforting but also freaks me out a bit. Did you have any issues with drinking or accidentally biting your tongue? I’m worried I’ll do something...
RE: Getting kids through the first week with braces: what actually helps?
Cold packs and movies definitely sound like the way to go. I remember when I got my braces on (as an adult, which is a whole other thing), I was honestly surprised by how much it hurt to even bite down on a banana. I kep...
RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?
I totally get that. I’ve got a dentist appointment coming up and honestly, I’m kind of freaking out about it. Did you have to get anything done for the cracked molar? I keep worrying they’ll find something I didn’t even ...
RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery
I get the “better safe than sorry” mindset, but sometimes I wonder if being super strict with every rule just makes the anxiety worse. Like, I was freaking out about missing a rinse once and called the office - turns out...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
That really resonates with me. I’ve spent way too much time stressing over which toothbrush is “the one” for my little guy, and honestly, it’s just made me more anxious. We tried one of those flashy electric ones with li...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Wait, really? I always thought scrubbing harder meant I was getting things cleaner. My dentist keeps saying to be gentle too, but it just feels like I'm missing spots when I don't go at it. Did you notice any weird build...
RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?
I totally get the anxiety around toothpaste amounts - my kid will literally gag if there’s even a smidge too much foam. I’ve always wondered, is that whole “pea-sized” thing just a guideline or does it really matter? Som...