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RE: Tooth pain strikes: do you go to the ER or wait for your dentist?
I’ve wondered about that too - turns out ER docs aren’t really set up for dental stuff, mostly because they don’t have dental training or the right tools. My dentist said it’s partly a licensing thing, but also just prac...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
I get what you mean about that “snap” - it’s supposed to be so satisfying, but sometimes it just…isn’t. I used to second-guess myself every time the trays felt a bit off, thinking maybe I hadn’t pushed them in right or m...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
Totally relate to the jaw confusion after dental work. After my root canal, I had more muscle soreness than actual clicking or popping - felt like my jaw was just annoyed at being forced to switch sides. Chewing felt off...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I get where you’re coming from with the family brushing routine, and I definitely see the value in making it a group activity. Still, I’m not totally convinced that letting go of perfection is always the answer. You ment...
RE: Choosing the right root canal doc - what mattered most for you?
That really resonates. I used to think credentials and years of experience were everything, but after a bad experience with a super qualified (but cold) dentist, I realized bedside manner is huge. Did anyone else weigh t...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
Haha, the banana diet is so real... I was basically living on mashed potatoes for a week after my first set of bite turbos. They really are as weird as they sound - mine felt like little speed bumps on my molars. Eating ...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a bit of an issue just rinsing with hot water. After a couple weeks of skipping the cleaning tablets, my retainer started to feel kind of filmy, even though there wasn’t...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
I had a root canal last year and honestly, the aftercare instructions were kind of vague. My dentist said to avoid chewing on that side for a day or two, but didn’t really specify beyond that. I remember panicking over s...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
I get the whole “soft foods only” approach after a root canal, but honestly, I think dentists sometimes underplay how quickly you can get back to normal eating. I was super cautious too, but my dentist actually encourag...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
It really does feel like a bit of a guessing game, especially with kids who aren’t exactly thorough every time. I’ve noticed my daughter will brush and use the flossers, but I still see bits stuck between her molars some...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bite: did you know there’s a difference?
I get what you mean about the subtle changes, but honestly, sometimes I felt like the adjustments were almost too subtle. My ortho kept saying “tiny movements add up,” but there were weeks where I couldn’t see or feel an...
RE: Losing teeth: Are implants really the answer or is there something better?
Leaving a gap isn’t the end of the world, honestly. I had a molar pulled a while back and just lived with it for about a year because I couldn’t face another dental bill. It was weird at first, but I got used to chewing ...