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RE: What would you do if your kid knocked out a tooth at the playground?
Honestly, I totally relate to this. I only learned about the milk trick after a friend’s kid lost a tooth at a birthday party - everyone was panicking and googling what to do. It’s kind of wild that schools don’t really ...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
Seriously, even a tiny crumb gets stuck and my gums freak out. I never thought chips could be such a problem! I’m learning to stick to softer stuff, but I do miss crunchy snacks. It’s kind of a relief to know this is nor...
RE: Middle of the night teething struggles - what actually helps?
I totally get the worry about fibers - I keep picturing my little one gnawing away and ending up with a mouthful of fuzz. We tried the cold washcloth trick once, but honestly, it just ended up on the floor after two minu...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
I keep hearing electric brushes are better, but I’m honestly nervous about trying one with all this metal in my mouth. Did you have to get a special kind or just use a regular one? Wondering if it feels weird or makes th...
RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?
I totally get being nervous about dental bills, but I’m actually still hoping these home remedies will work for me. My gums bleed sometimes, but I keep telling myself it’s just stress or brushing too hard. Maybe I’m bein...
RE: Surviving the first week with a mouthful of metal
Honestly, I thought I’d be stuck eating only soup forever, but mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs were lifesavers for me. I actually found cold stuff like yogurt helped with the soreness more than warm foods, which surpr...
RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?
Honestly, I was curious about this too. My dentist kind of dodged the question when I asked if my healing would be faster since I’m only 27. He just said “everyone’s different” which is… not super helpful, but I guess tr...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
Yeah, I totally had that too - like a kind of metallic or chemical taste? It freaked me out at first but my dentist said it was pretty normal after a root canal. I think it’s just from the stuff they use to clean everyth...
RE: How did you cope after a chipped or knocked-out tooth?
I totally freaked out when I chipped my front tooth (biting into a baguette, of all things). I didn’t know what to do, so I googled like mad and then just sat there panicking. I didn’t try the milk thing - honestly, I th...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bite: did you know there’s a difference?
Jaw fatigue is real - definitely not just you. I thought it’d be all about getting my teeth lined up, but deep bite stuff feels like it works my whole face. Those bite ramps are weird to get used to. I’m always second-gu...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My kiddo had a tiny cavity before she turned one, and I felt like the worst parent ever. We were brushing, barely any juice or sweets... still happened. Dentist told me some kids j...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
The noises are honestly my biggest fear too - I keep picturing it and freaking myself out. I’ve heard from friends that the pressure is weird but not as bad as you think in the moment. Headphones seem like a solid plan, ...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
Ugh, same here with the “shifting” warnings… My dentist made it sound like my other teeth were gonna run away overnight. Every weird feeling in my mouth freaks me out now. Nice to know it’s not always a total disaster if...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I totally relate to the “braces mood swings” - some days I’m fine, other days it feels like my whole mouth is on strike. Frozen grapes are genius, though. I tried popsicles for relief but they got too messy. Salt water h...
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?
I totally get being nervous about asking for a breakdown - felt the same way before my first root canal. But honestly, when I asked, the staff didn’t seem bothered at all. It actually helped me feel more in control and l...