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RE: Keeping Chompers Strong: Dairy vs. Leafy Greens for Older Adults
I totally get the worry about calcium from greens. I did the same - loaded up on spinach and kale when I ditched dairy, but I still felt nervous at every cleaning. My dentist finally mentioned that not all calcium in veg...
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
I totally get this - coffee is my weakness and honestly, I keep picturing my teeth turning into little brown sponges. The color thing messes with my head too. Some days I’m convinced I’ve got a Hollywood smile, other day...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
That “bite feeling off” thing is so real. I just had my first root canal a couple months ago, and I swear, my teeth felt like puzzle pieces from two different boxes for at least a week. I kept second-guessing if they’d m...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Toothpaste in your hair - been there, and it’s somehow always right before work for me. I tried letting my daughter “brush” my teeth just to get her interested, and yeah, it turned into a bubble party. But she laughs, an...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
That totally makes sense. I haven’t actually tried nitrous yet, but I’ve been debating it for my first cleaning in, uh, way too long. My brain does this thing where the closer I get to the appointment, the more my hands ...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
The tingling along the jaw hit me too, and I kept second-guessing if it was normal or if I’d somehow messed something up. It’s wild how much your brain can spiral when you’re just trying not to sneeze, right? I swear I t...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
Clove oil is such a weird one, isn’t it? I was so nervous about using it because I’d read all these horror stories online, but when I actually tried it, it wasn’t as bad as I expected. The taste definitely wasn’t great -...
RE: Wax vs. mouth rinses for braces-induced mouth ulcers - what actually works better?
Totally get this - I was super anxious when I first got braces, and the wax was my security blanket. Even when I kept everything spotless, those brackets still left my cheeks all torn up. For me, the wax is a must, espec...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
I hear you on the skepticism - I was convinced my dentist just wanted to sell me another gadget. But after my first cleaning where they didn’t have to chisel away at my gums, I kinda became a convert. Still get nervous e...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
That’s exactly how I feel about the string vs. water debate. I got my first water flosser after my last cleaning because my gums were super sensitive, and honestly, it was a relief not to have to wedge string between my ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I’m still trying to get used to not rinsing after brushing, honestly. My dentist said the same thing about fluoride, but I always get this weird anxious feeling like I’m leaving something behind if I don’t rinse. I tried...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
The first time I saw a little white spot on my daughter’s front tooth, I nearly had a meltdown. I’d been so careful - no juice, brushing after her bedtime bottle (well, most nights), even wiping her gums before she had t...
RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?
Bread is such a weird one, right? I thought for sure it’d be easy, but nope... felt like I was chewing a pillowcase. Oatmeal surprised me too - one day it’s fine, the next it’s like glue. I’ve been living off mashed pota...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I totally relate to that urge to monitor every little thing after dental surgery. I remember after my first wisdom tooth removal, I basically turned into a detective - checking the extraction site with my phone flashligh...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
Funny, I always thought I was just bad at flossing because my gums would bleed and sting, even though I tried to be gentle. I’d get so worked up about it that I’d sometimes skip flossing altogether. My dentist suggested ...