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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off - how to make it less awkward?
That “teeth plotting against you” description is perfect - never thought of it that way, but it’s exactly how it felt for me too. I remember the first few weeks after getting my braces off, every night I’d wake up convin...
RE: Which do you prefer: getting the implant right after extraction, or waiting a bit?
I can see why you’d want to “rip off the band-aid,” but I actually went the other route and waited a few months after extraction. My dentist was cautious because of some bone loss, and honestly, I appreciated the extra h...
RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt - anyone else turn things around?
I’ve wondered the same thing - sometimes it really does feel like guesswork, even after all these years. My hygienist once showed me with disclosing tablets where I was missing spots, and it was eye-opening. I still use ...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
That’s been my experience too. After about three years with my bridge, it still feels a bit different if I pay attention, especially when I’m eating something tough. But compared to the hassle of a gap - food issues, sel...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
We experienced something similar when I had my aligners done at a dental school. The rotating students were thorough, but occasionally details slipped through the cracks - had to remind them about my previous adjustments...