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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
Man, I totally get what you mean about the water flosser. First time I used one, I aimed it the wrong way and ended up spraying the mirror more than my braces. As for those tiny brushes - ugh. I’ve snapped so many trying...
RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges - what's your pick?
This made me laugh because I’ve literally had that exact moment - me, a fresh bag of kettle chips, and then the mental image of my bridge just snapping in half. I’ve had two bridges over the years (one molar, one premola...
RE: Why do braces have to hurt so much sometimes?
Nighttime is always when it hits hardest for me, too. During the day I’m distracted, but as soon as I try to sleep, every little ache seems ten times worse. I remember after my last wire change, it felt like my whole mou...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
Yeah, that’s exactly it. My oldest was the “barely noticed” type - she’d get her wires tightened and be scarfing down pizza two hours later. Meanwhile, my youngest? Full drama mode for days after each appointment. She sa...
RE: Knocked-out tooth panic: what did you do?
I totally get the panic - last year I snapped my wire (braces) on a popcorn kernel and convinced myself my tooth was about to fall out. I spent an hour googling “what to do if tooth falls out” and yeah, the milk thing ca...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
That scaler noise seriously gets me every time too - feels like nails on a chalkboard, and I swear my whole body tenses up. But you’re right, it’s over before you know it, and honestly, nothing compares to that clean fee...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
That’s honestly a smart move. I’ve been through a few rounds of braces and retainers, and I learned the hard way that not every “urgent fix” really is. Once, I almost paid for a retainer replacement I didn’t need - secon...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
I remember those first weeks after getting braces - my gums were so puffy I thought for sure I was doing something wrong. It was honestly a bit freaky at first. My ortho said it’s pretty common, especially if you’re not ...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I did the same thing - booked a cleaning right before my braces went on. I’m usually pretty good about brushing, but let’s be real, there’s always that one sneaky spot you miss. My...
RE: Making braces cleaning easier: my water flosser routine
That “wrestling an octopus” feeling is way too real. I’ve had braces for almost a year now, and it still takes me ages to get through my cleaning routine. I tried skipping the interdental brushes once - big mistake. Ende...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I’ve been in the same boat with braces - overthinking every little thing. I used to rinse right after brushing because it just felt gross not to, but my hygienist said to just spit and leave the toothpaste on. Now I brus...
RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
I totally get where you’re coming from - my recovery felt like it was never going to end, too. But honestly, I had the opposite experience with swelling. Mine pretty much disappeared after about five days, and the weirde...
RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles
I totally get the “engineering degree” vibe - when I first got my braces, I swear it took me longer to floss than to eat dinner. My mom used to joke about charging me rent for the bathroom. I was stubborn about sticking ...
RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?
I’ve been in braces for almost a year now, and honestly, I was on the fence about the fluoride treatments at first. My mom used to skip them for me when I was little because I hated the taste, and my teeth never had issu...
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
That clove taste really does haunt you, doesn’t it? I had the same thing after my extraction - felt like I could smell it in my dreams. Funny you mention warm compresses, because I always thought ice was supposed to be t...