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RE: Keeping bone graft pain under control: one thing that helped me
Keeping bone graft pain under control: one thing that helped me The “no talking” rule makes a lot of sense - wish I’d thought of that. It’s weird how even the tiniest jaw movement can set off a whole new wave of throbbi...
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RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
I totally relate to the paranoia about floaty trays. I’ve had a few where there was a tiny gap at the molars and it freaked me out, but sometimes it did settle in after a day or two with chewies. Other times, like you sa...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
I actually had the opposite experience - aligners made me more self-conscious, weirdly enough. With braces, it was obvious what was going on, so I didn’t feel like I had to explain myself. But with aligners, people would...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
We went through this same debate last year. Our dentist is awesome, but the price tag for sealants really made me pause… especially when the school sent home that flyer with the $10-per-tooth deal. I was skeptical, too -...
RE: Best toothpaste or tricks for sensitive gums starting to pull back?
Interesting, I actually had a different experience with Sensodyne. My gums felt less sensitive after maybe a month, and I swear my teeth didn’t twinge as much with cold drinks. Could be placebo or maybe it just works for...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
That “zing” after fillings is honestly the worst. It’s weird how your brain just won’t chill about it, even when you know it’s supposed to be normal. I remember after I got a couple molars filled, I was almost hyper-awar...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
That’s interesting about the whitening toothpaste making your gums sore - I had a similar thing happen when I tried one of those “extra whitening” pastes. My gums got super sensitive, and it almost felt like they were bu...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
I’m with you on the lisping when I’m tired - my S’s just refuse to cooperate sometimes. For me, it was mostly certain words that tripped me up, especially ones with a lot of “th” or “sh” sounds. It’s like my tongue had t...
RE: Anyone ditch string floss for one of those water jet things?
String floss always felt like a battle for me too, especially with sensitive gums. I get what you mean about the pain - mine would bleed every time, which made me dread it even more. The water flosser isn’t perfect, but ...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
I get what you mean, but honestly, I’ve skipped a check-in or two and nothing major happened. Sometimes I wonder if we’re just getting anxious because they point out every tiny thing. Is it always necessary to catch ever...