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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
This is a really good point. After my wisdom tooth extraction, I thought I'd distract myself with some Netflix, but the screen brightness and movement made me feel quite queasy. I switched to a calming audiobook instead,...
RE: Finally brace-free, but now my smile looks kinda...yellow?
Totally relate to this. When my braces came off, I was expecting this amazing reveal moment...but instead, got hit with a wave of anxiety seeing how yellowish my teeth looked. My dentist mentioned the same thing about st...
RE: How to Stay Chill When You're Freaked Out by the Dentist
Totally relate to this...those dentist sounds are the worst. One thing that's helped me is bringing a stress ball or something small to fidget with. Keeps my hands busy and distracts me a bit from the anxiety. Worth a sh...
RE: Real Talk: What's It Actually Like Recovering From Jaw Surgery?
Glad to hear it worked out well for you. I'm considering jaw surgery myself, but honestly, the thought of weeks without solid food makes me pretty anxious...not sure how I'd cope without my comfort snacks. Did you find s...
RE: is this gum health quiz thing actually reliable?
Honestly, those quizzes can sometimes oversimplify things and lean towards caution...but given your dentist already mentioned early signs, I'd trust their judgment over an online quiz. Better safe than sorry, right?
RE: how often do you guys actually swap out your retainers?
I've wondered about ultrasonic cleaners myself, but I'm hesitant to rely solely on them. My orthodontist once mentioned that while these devices can help remove surface buildup, they don't necessarily address deeper wear...
RE: getting wisdom teeth out soon and kinda freaking out
I totally get where you're coming from - I had mine removed about six months ago, and I was pretty anxious too. People really do love sharing their horror stories, don't they? Honestly, in my experience, the anticipation...
RE: Jaw clicking and pain - is treatment really worth it?
Initially, I was quite apprehensive about the mouthguard due to discomfort and difficulty adjusting. However, after several weeks, there was a noticeable decrease in jaw clicking and tension. It's reassuring to hear othe...
RE: dentist wants to pull my kid's tooth - is it really needed?
I can definitely relate to your hesitation. My son had a similar stubborn tooth situation, and while I usually trust dentists completely, I felt uneasy about pulling it prematurely. From what I've read and heard from oth...
RE: bracing myself for braces - any tips?
Totally agree about the wax - saved me from a lot of discomfort. Honestly, I was pretty anxious beforehand too, but it wasn't nearly as bad as I'd imagined. Hang in there, you'll get used to it quicker than you think...
RE: how to take care after sinus lift surgery?
I totally get the pillow struggle - been there myself. But honestly, stacking too many pillows can sometimes strain your neck and make sleep even harder. You might want to try one of those wedge pillows instead; they're ...