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gadgeteer97
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RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?
I totally get the skepticism. I used to think dentists just wanted to “upgrade” my old fillings for the fun of it, but then one of mine started leaking and I had no clue until it hurt like crazy. Apparently those little ...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
That’s a really good point about honesty. I’ve always tried to hide my nerves, thinking it’d help my kid, but you’re right - it just kind of leaks out anyway. When I finally admitted I was anxious, it actually made the w...
RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
That really rings true for me. I felt almost totally back to normal after about ten days, but when my dentist checked, there was still some swelling under the gum line. I guess it’s easy to underestimate how much is stil...
RE: Do your kids actually wear their sports mouthguards?
Totally agree with this - my daughter was the same way. She’d gag or just chew on the boil-and-bite ones, and it turned into a whole standoff before every practice. The custom one from the dentist was pricey, but honestl...