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james_artist
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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?
I totally get what you mean about that “off” feeling - mine was like a weird pressure that made me super aware of my bite every time I closed my mouth. I kept second-guessing whether I should call the dentist back, but e...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
I’m about to get a bridge soon and honestly, this is what I’m worried about - does it ever stop feeling weird? I keep picturing that “popcorn kernel” sensation you mentioned and it’s kind of stressing me out. People say ...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I keep hearing that, but I still get nervous about missing spots with just the water flosser... Like, does it really get everything between your teeth? I tried one at my cousin’s house and it felt weirdly gentle compared...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Not just you at all - I was honestly obsessed with keeping my aligners spotless. I’d take them out and rinse them like ten times a day, and I still felt like they’d get that weird cloudy look sometimes. The whole “clear”...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Totally with you on the simpler-is-better idea. I've been pretty anxious about keeping stains away since I'm new to the whole dental treatment thing, and honestly, the more products I tried, the more stressed out I got. ...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Interesting point about acidic foods...but did your dentist mention anything about coffee? I've got my first whitening session next week and I'm kinda nervous - wondering if cutting out coffee beforehand might help with ...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
That's interesting - and a bit worrying, honestly. I've been reading up on this stuff a lot lately because I'm considering aligners myself. It seems like even with regular check-ups, teeth shifting back or bite issues ca...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally agree about the gel packs, regular ice cubes were a disaster for me too - ended up soaking my pillow and feeling even more uncomfortable. Curious though, did anyone else find sleeping upright tougher than managin...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I've been wondering about this too. Monthly payments sound great at first, but then I start thinking about how long I'll be stuck paying them off...ugh. But waiting a few extra months to save up for the upfront payment m...