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RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids - what’s actually better?
Honestly, I get what you mean about the electric brush making it easier to reach the back teeth, but I still worry it’s a bit too harsh for kids. My ortho warned me that if you press too hard, it can actually make your g...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
That wax is seriously a lifesaver, but I always feel paranoid about swallowing it by accident. My ortho says it’s harmless, but still... I end up using way more than I probably need just to be sure everything’s covered. ...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
That would be a lifesaver. I get so anxious about losing mine that I double-check my bag every time I take them out. Even then, I’ve still managed to misplace them once (panic mode, for sure). The cleaning crystals were ...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
I totally get the pita vs. tortilla thing - pita just doesn’t fall apart in your mouth, which is a relief with braces. I still worry about crunchy stuff like chickpeas though, even roasted... I’m always scared I’ll break...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
I get what you’re saying, but I still worry about how fast they have to work in the school clinics. My anxiety goes through the roof just thinking about rushed dental stuff. I know some protection’s better than none, but...
RE: Why Does Post-Extraction Care Feel Like a Mystery?
Yeah, I totally get that confusion. After my last extraction, I kept second-guessing every little thing - like, is drinking through a straw going to ruin everything? It’s weird how something so routine still feels like a...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
I totally get where you’re coming from - dental stuff is so expensive, it makes sense to save where you can. I’m kind of anxious about anything dental, so I always worry, like, is the quality the same? You mentioned the ...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
I totally relate to this. I always worry I’m being overprotective, but honestly, new things can be a lot for kids (and me). My niece actually freaked out the first time she heard the electric brush buzz - took a week bef...
RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?
We did the tiniest smear too. Honestly, even a pea-sized bit seemed like overkill for my son - he’d gag or complain it was “burny,” even with the bubblegum ones. I always worried about him swallowing it. Our dentist also...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
That’s seriously impressive. I’m still at the stage where I get nervous every time the floss feels stuck, like I’m about to lose circulation in my fingers or snap something off my retainer. I’ve tried the sewing needle t...
RE: How do you chill out after an adjustment?
I totally get that - if I’m home after an adjustment, I just fixate on every weird feeling in my mouth. But going to work stresses me out too, since I worry about talking funny or getting cranky from the pain. I usually ...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
I totally get why you’d feel that way, but honestly, I kind of lean the other direction. I’m super anxious about anything dental, so if there’s a scan or test that might catch something early, I’d rather just get it over...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I can totally relate to that weird feeling. I had an onlay put in after my root canal last year and honestly, it took me way longer than a week to stop noticing it. Every time I bit down, I’d get this little jolt of “tha...
RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?
I get what you mean about the implant process being less scary than it sounds, but honestly, the “drilling” part was a dealbreaker for me. I spent way too many nights lying awake reading horror stories online and just co...
RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?
Yes, this! I get so anxious when the dentist starts listing off “next steps” and I have no idea what’s coming financially. I’m in braces right now (late bloomer, lol) and my dentist warned me I might need a crown on one ...