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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
I totally relate to being hyper aware of every little thing. The clove oil taste lingered for me too - honestly, I started to wonder if it was actually helping or just making me hungry for cookies. Did anyone else have t...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about it being unpredictable. My wisdom teeth came out with barely any fuss - just a little sore, nothing major. But when I had to get a regular molar pulled for my braces, my whole face...
RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?
I always thought fluoride was for, like, little kids who eat too much candy or people with metal mouths. My dentist kept suggesting it and I’d just nod along but never actually get it. Then I got braces as an adult (whic...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
That weird metal feeling is so real. I remember after mine, it honestly felt like I had a bolt in my jaw for weeks. Chewing just wasn’t the same, and I was hyper-aware of every little twinge. My dentist kept saying it’d ...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I wish I could be that chill, but I honestly freaked out over every crumb. Even with rinsing, I’d get paranoid about stuff getting stuck and causing an infection. My ortho warned me about dry socket too, so I was super c...
RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums
Yeah, the price swings are wild. I remember when my orthodontist first brought up gum reshaping after my braces came off - I thought he was joking about the cost until I actually got a quote. It felt like buying a used c...
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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
This is exactly what keeps me up at night, honestly. I started braces last year and my gums freaked out - swelling, bleeding, the works. I’m careful with brushing and flossing (well, as careful as those pokey wires let m...
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?
I totally get what you mean about the weird fees - like, I get that things need to be clean, but sometimes it feels like they’re just making stuff up. When I asked about my braces bill, the office manager got a little de...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I feel you on the grinding thing...my dentist mentioned it to me a while back too, and honestly, it freaked me out a bit. I kept imagining my teeth slowly shifting every night - talk about anxiety-inducing. 😅 Any...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Haha, this is so true. I've had way too many avocado fails lately - either I'm impatient and cut into them early, or I forget about them completely. Honestly, braces have made me a bit paranoid about food textures. I've ...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Yikes, I def wouldn't try that on anything valuable. I remember someone telling me to use toothpaste to clean my retainer when I first got braces. Tried it a few times - seemed okay at first - but then my orthodontist wa...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Yikes, that sounds exactly like something I'd accidentally do. I get nervous enough using toothpaste on my braces - always worried it'll scratch or damage something. Has anyone tried toothpaste to clean silver jewelry? I...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, totally get you on the sensitivity thing... I had braces for years and my teeth have always been super sensitive, so the idea of professional whitening makes me pretty nervous. I've tried those DIY kits too, but ho...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
You're definitely not alone - I avoided chips and popcorn for months after my extraction. Even now, I chew super carefully on that side...guess the paranoia sticks around longer than you'd think.