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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)
That cloudy film totally freaked me out at first - I thought I’d done something wrong. I’m always worried I’m not cleaning it enough or maybe overdoing it. Has anyone tried those fizzy cleaning tablets? Do they actually ...
RE: How long do those metal tongue cleaners actually last?
I was honestly wondering the same thing because I just bought my first metal tongue scraper a couple months ago and now I keep staring at it, trying to figure out if those little spots mean it’s gross or just “well loved...
RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out
This is exactly what freaks me out. I’m scheduled for next week and keep reading about dry socket - like, you can do everything right and still get it? Not super reassuring, but at least I know to prep for the worst. The...
RE: How long would your dream smile last if you could control it?
This is exactly what I’m worried about! I’ve never even tried whitening because I keep imagining I’ll end up with that blinding “game show host” smile and everyone will know I did something. Plus, I drink way too much te...
RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
That’s exactly what my dentist said too and I just nodded because I honestly have no clue what “tape-style” even means in real life. I tried those little floss picks once and ended up poking my gums so bad I got paranoid...
RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
The “extras” are what make me feel the most lost, honestly. Every time I go in, there’s a new thing - special rinse, new kind of floss, fluoride trays (which I still don’t totally get), and sometimes it feels like I’m be...
RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time
That’s exactly what happened to me - my first time boiling jars, I just dumped them straight from the pot onto a towel and one split almost right away. I jumped about a mile. Now I’m paranoid and just let them sit in the...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
I had the same question after my root tip surgery last month. Dentist gave me this fancy blue rinse - Chlorhex-something? - and it tasted like a swimming pool and made my tongue feel like sandpaper. I used it twice, then...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
That’s honestly what I’m worried about. I lost a molar last month and keep going back and forth about whether I should just get the implant done now or wait a bit. I keep telling myself it’s just one tooth, right? But I ...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I totally get this. I kept a whole note on my phone after my extraction, and honestly, it was mostly just me panicking over every tiny twinge or color change. One night I convinced myself the clot was gone because things...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
That’s actually kind of reassuring to hear, in a weird way. I just got my braces on a couple weeks ago and I keep second-guessing every little twinge or pinch. Sometimes I can’t tell if it’s just my teeth moving like the...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I’m right there with you on the “chewing with a boulder” vibe. I just got my first crown (zirconia) last month and, honestly, it feels like I could bite through a brick wall now… but also kind of weirdly out of place? My...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
I keep wondering the same thing. Got my bridge about four months ago and it’s just… always there, you know? Like, I’m not in pain or anything, but every time I eat something crunchy or even just brush my teeth, I notice ...
RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK - HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME
Salt water rinses were a total bust for me too. I remember trying them after my dentist recommended it, and honestly, it felt like my gums were staging a rebellion - itchy, irritated, the whole deal. Haven't tried aloe y...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Honestly, I totally get your point about unexpected stuff popping up, but monthly payments make me kinda nervous too. Like, what if something happens and I can't keep paying? I'd rather bite the bullet upfront and not st...