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RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Yeah, that unpredictability is exactly what freaks me out. I remember thinking my extraction would be easy, but then the dentist found a weird curve in the root and suddenly it was way more complicated (and expensive) th...
RE: Keeping Those Chompers in Place: My Routine for Secure Dentures
Reading these stories makes me feel a little less alone with the denture worries, honestly. The cushiony pads were suggested to me too, but I kept second-guessing if I’d lined them up right - felt like I was handling som...
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RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
I totally get wanting to do less, but honestly, I can’t seem to shake the feeling that I’m not doing enough if I skip rinses. My ortho also said water and flossing were “fine,” but then I read something about how leftove...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
That’s exactly what my ortho told me after my jaw surgery, but I was so paranoid about getting an infection that I probably went overboard with the salt water. The wax helped a bit for sharp spots, but sometimes it would...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I totally get this. I was a jittery mess before my first filling, and even now with braces, I still get anxious before every adjustment. Nitrous helped a bit, but honestly, I was still tense until it kicked in. Did anyon...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
I totally relate to the paranoia about the straw thing - my oral surgeon warned me like three times, so I just avoided straws for weeks. Honestly, I was convinced I’d mess it up somehow. The food advice was a mess for me...
RE: Keeping sore gums in check: what actually works for you?
I totally get the anxiety around gum issues. Ever since I got braces, my gums have been so much more sensitive - sometimes they bleed even if I’m super gentle. I’ve tried saltwater rinses when things get bad, but I’m nev...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
That neck pillow thing really is a lifesaver, but I get what you mean about looking silly. My partner kept calling me “marshmallow head” because I had this giant U-shaped one that basically swallowed half my face. Reclin...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
Cheekbone pain would freak me out, honestly. I’ve had braces for almost a year now and the usual aching teeth or sore jaw is pretty standard after a tightening for me, but that deep, face-aching kind of pain? That’s not ...
RE: DOES EVERY CAVITY REALLY NEED A CROWN OR IS IT OVERKILL SOMETIMES?
I totally get nervous about this stuff too. I had a filling that looked pretty bad on an x-ray, and my dentist mentioned a crown “just in case.” I freaked out, honestly. Ended up waiting and just getting it checked every...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Honestly, I relate way too much to this. When my orthodontist first handed me a pack of those tiny brushes, I thought they were just trying to upsell me on something unnecessary. But then I started getting those “watch” ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I get what you mean about feeling like the rinse is more of an “extra” than a necessity. When I first got my braces, my orthodontist was super strict about using fluoride rinse every night, but honestly, it made my teeth...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrush after a root canal - what’s worked for you?
Totally get this. I was super paranoid about hitting my new crown too. Even with the “gentle” setting, my electric brush just felt way too aggressive right after the procedure. Same here. I needed that control, especial...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
Couldn’t agree more about the temptation to DIY - when I first found out how much braces and all the extra appointments would cost, I actually looked up “home tartar removal” videos. Regretted it immediately. My gums wer...