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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I totally get the stress about “doing it right” - I kept thinking I’d mess something up and make things worse. My dentist gave me a sample pack of flossers, and honestly, using those every night for a month made my gums ...
RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me
I get what you mean about yogurt being a lifesaver, but after day three, I couldn’t even look at it without gagging. Maybe it’s just me, but I needed something savory after all that sweet stuff. Broths were my go-to - su...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
I wish I’d known that before… I actually rinsed mine under hot water without thinking and now they feel a bit warped. Is there any way to fix that, or am I stuck needing a new set?
RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
It’s wild how something as simple as a familiar object can make all the difference. I’m gearing up for my first dental appointment in…well, decades, and the anxiety is unreal. I tried reading up on “distraction technique...
RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?
That’s what I’m hoping for - just something that feels like it belongs, not a constant reminder every time I eat. Honestly, the "chipmunk" phase is kind of what freaks me out the most. I keep picturing myself trying to g...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
I’m honestly relieved to read I’m not the only one who feels like they’re doing “everything right” and still finding those annoying spots. I got super anxious before my first cleaning, especially since I’d been using all...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
I’m right there with you on the drool thing - first night with mine, I legit woke up thinking I’d ruined my pillow. It’s like my mouth just freaks out at the unfamiliar plastic. I also noticed that if I put it in while I...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
Oh man, that’s exactly how I’d describe it. I tried whitening strips for the first time last month and legit thought I broke something in my mouth. The sensitivity toothpaste helped a bit, but I never thought about fluor...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
That weird film is exactly what my daughter complains about too - she calls it her “mouth sweater.” We tried the “tutti frutti” flavor last time and honestly, same story: she hated the texture no matter what. I actually ...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
Totally get where you’re coming from - I’m actually scheduled for my first wisdom tooth removal soon and reading these stories is making me nervous. I had a regular extraction last year and bounced back in a couple days,...
RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time
I’m actually kind of paranoid about this now, because I had a bottle that I only ever used for chamomile tea, and it started smelling weird after just a couple weeks. I scrubbed it, soaked it in vinegar, even tried bakin...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
I totally relate to the “can I die from a toothache” 3am Googling... did that last month when my molar started throbbing out of nowhere. Urgent care just handed me antibiotics too, which felt like a band-aid on a bullet ...
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I actually had the tingly gums thing too, especially along the bottom row. It freaked me out a bit because I kept reading about chemical burns and started second-guessing if I did something wrong. My dentist also said it...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
I totally get being detail-oriented, but sometimes I worry I’m actually making things worse by scrubbing too hard or using too many products. Like, after my wisdom teeth came out, I obsessed over cleaning my water bottle...
RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?
I get what you mean about not wanting every single detail, but honestly, I’m the total opposite. I need to know exactly what’s going to happen or my brain just spirals. When I had my first filling last year, I actually a...