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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Interesting - my experience was a bit different. I went to the dental school once for a filling, and while the student was careful, I felt a little rushed compared to my usual dentist. Maybe it just depends on who you ge...
RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?
I always wondered about that, too. My dentist just took a quick look and said my teeth looked fine - never actually tested for anything specific. Did you ever notice any white spots or changes on your teeth from all the ...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
That zing is just brutal - I totally get it. I remember after trying one of those over-the-counter kits, my teeth hurt for days if I even breathed in cold air. My dentist told me some folks are just more sensitive, and I...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I hear you on that - my front crowns never budge color-wise, no matter what I try, while the rest of my teeth seem to pick up every little stain or brightening attempt. It’s frustrating. I once tried a “gentle” baking so...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
That line hit home for me. I’m on my third set of trays and honestly, I swear they’ve made me more obsessive about cleaning than I ever was with my real teeth. I get what you mean about the straw thing - tried that a few...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Honestly, it’s wild how those payments just sort of blend into your monthly routine until you look back and realize how much you’ve shelled out. I did the 18-month plan because the lump sum was just too much for me. By m...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Reading your experience brought back memories of my own implant journey a couple years ago. I was pretty anxious about the extraction part too - honestly, who wouldn't be? But like your son, I found the implant procedure...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
That's interesting... I had a similar experience myself. I'm in my early 70s now, and while I initially loved the electric toothbrush (felt like a mini spa for my teeth, haha), I eventually found it a bit awkward to hand...