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RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces
I wish I could handle more spices, honestly. After my first few adjustments, even the smell of ginger made my mouth tingle in a weird way. I tried adding a pinch of turmeric once, but it actually irritated my gums - mayb...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That pain shooting into your jaw or ear is exactly what freaked me out after my last tightening. I kept thinking something was wrong because it wasn’t just sore teeth - it was like this weird zing that would come and go,...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
I get nervous even on the lowest setting, honestly. - that’s exactly what I was afraid of. My dentist said to start gentle, but sometimes even that feels intense. I’m still not convinced it’s better than regular floss f...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
Same here. I always think I’ll be chill when something happens, but as soon as I feel something weird with my teeth, my brain just spirals. One time my wire popped out during dinner and I was convinced I’d swallowed it. ...
RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
I totally get wanting to just stick with a solid home routine - honestly, I wish I could trust myself that much. Before I got braces, though, my nerves got the best of me and I booked a professional cleaning anyway. I ke...
RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
I totally get what you mean about the mouth guards - mine still feels weird sometimes, like I’m back in high school with braces. As for cleanings, I actually have mixed feelings. They do help a bit with sensitivity, espe...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I totally get this. I had a root canal last year and my dentist barely explained anything - just said, “You need a crown.” I didn’t even know onlays were an option until later. Honestly, I’m nervous about pushing back be...
RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?
Same here - my jaw still pops sometimes, and there’s this weird tightness I never had before. The pain isn’t as sharp as pre-surgery, but it’s like it traded places with this constant dull ache. My surgeon kept saying “g...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
I hear you on the anxiety - sitting around waiting for the dentist is the worst. I tried one of those kits after chipping a tooth, and honestly, I just kept poking at it, convinced it was going to fall apart or make thin...
RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
I get really nervous about my crowns because I’ve had a couple issues in the past. Once, I noticed this weird metallic taste and thought maybe I was just being paranoid, but turns out there was a tiny crack and food was ...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Reading your post gave me flashbacks to high school health class... all vague warnings and zero real examples. I remember being so anxious about braces that I almost tried some DIY hack I saw online - thankfully chickene...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Reading this makes me feel pretty anxious, honestly. I've been considering braces for a while now, but the cost has always been a big hurdle for me. A friend of mine actually tried one of those DIY kits she found online ...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Honestly, reading this makes me cringe a bit because I almost fell into that trap myself. When I was younger, my cousin convinced me rubber bands would fix my gap overnight... luckily my mom caught me before bedtime. Pr...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've actually been a bit wary of baking soda too, tbh. A while back, I tried the baking soda paste trick for a few days straight before a friend's wedding, and my teeth felt kinda sensitive afterward - like cold drinks w...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I've been tempted by countertop models, but honestly, the idea of water splashing everywhere makes me a bit anxious... I once borrowed my sister's countertop flosser and ended up soaking half the bathroom - she still tea...