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RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I've definitely seen a couple of patients who had similar issues with fluoride toothpaste, but sometimes I wonder if it's actually the fluoride or maybe another ingredient causing irritation. One patient switched brands ...
RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?
Yeah, retreatments are usually straightforward, but I had one patient who swore we were filing forever... turned out he was just hyper-focused on the sound. Dentists are careful, but I get your anxiety - been there mysel...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Mint tea really surprised me too - I was skeptical at first, worried it might irritate things more, but it turned out to be gentle enough. I remember one patient who thought iced coffee would be soothing post-extraction ...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Yeah, phantom pains caught me off guard too... kept thinking something was wrong even though I knew better. Took me closer to two weeks before I felt totally normal again. Definitely agree on prepping soups - wish I'd th...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Yeah, sensitivity after dental work can be pretty unpredictable. I've seen patients who barely notice it, and others (myself included...) who struggle for weeks. Switching toothpaste brands helped me too, but honestly, p...
RE: Navigating Dental Implants After Tooth Removal: My Step-by-Step Approach
Yeah, I totally relate to this. I've worked in dental offices for years, and even I felt anxious when I got my implant done. My dentist was super chill too - almost too chill. I ended up asking a million follow-up questi...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I've definitely seen this with some of my patients, and honestly, it makes me a bit nervous. I vape occasionally myself (yeah, I know, ironic given my job), and I noticed my gums felt irritated after certain flavors - es...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Chilled mashed potatoes... that's a new one for me, but honestly not a bad idea. When I had mine done, I stuck mostly to lukewarm broth and yogurt (the plain kind, nothing flavored - learned my lesson after a strawberry ...
RE: My teeth bonding journey: finally figured out how to keep it looking fresh
Honestly, the coffee anxiety is real - I still remember the first few weeks after getting my bonding done. Every sip felt like I was sabotaging my teeth, lol. I've found rinsing helps too, but sometimes I'll gently brush...
RE: how long did your bone graft healing take?
I remember when I had mine done, I was counting down the days too. Honestly, I was so anxious about complications that I ended up waiting a bit longer than my dentist even recommended - probably drove him nuts with all m...