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RE: Getting a Dental Bridge Soon - What Should I Expect?
Glad you mentioned sandwiches - I was wondering about that exact thing! I'm getting my bridge soon and honestly, feeling pretty nervous about the whole "foreign object" sensation. Good to hear it gets easier with practic...
RE: finally figured out how to stop waiting forever for my toothbrush to charge
Glad I'm not the only one who worries about this stuff, haha. I used to obsessively unplug mine right after charging, but honestly, relaxing a bit hasn't hurt the battery yet... fingers crossed.
RE: Anyone else dealing with nonstop tooth pain after a root canal?
I had my first root canal about a month ago, and honestly, reading your post is giving me flashbacks. I remember those random zaps of pain - especially with cold drinks. My dentist said the same thing, that it'd fade soo...
RE: Can Your Toothbrush Actually Protect Your Heart?
This is interesting because I recently switched to an electric toothbrush myself, mostly because my dentist kept mentioning my gums looked irritated. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - like, how much difference could a...
RE: quick swish or deep clean - what's your mouthwash style?
My dentist said the same thing about the 30-second rule, but honestly, I always lose track of time and start worrying I'm either swishing too long or not enough... kinda stresses me out, lol. Maybe I should set a timer o...
RE: fluoride mouthwash your dentist actually likes?
My dentist casually mentioned ACT once, but honestly, I haven't tried it yet - still staring at the shelf like you, haha. Do you think brand really matters, or is fluoride just fluoride...?
RE: Braces adventures: surviving the first week
Haha, your deserted island scenario hits a little too close to home for me. I just got my braces on last week, and honestly, the first few days felt exactly like being stranded somewhere uncomfortable with limited resour...
RE: Little-known tricks for keeping teeth healthy and fresh
I had no idea about the waiting thing after acidic foods until literally last week when I stumbled across it online - now I'm paranoid I've already done damage, haha. The water rinse sounds like a good compromise though....