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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?
Same here, honestly. First time I tried one, I was like, “Is this how I die? Choking on a tongue scraper?” I kept thinking I was doing it wrong, or about to trigger my gag reflex and just lose it. Brushing my tongue with...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
Haha, “rookie detective tongue” is a whole mood. I swear mine’s like a conspiracy theorist - always convinced there’s something weird going on, even if it’s just a popcorn kernel stuck somewhere. I totally get what you m...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
I thought I was being clever with a bag of frozen broccoli, but it just made my jaw smell like dinner. Honestly, those numbing rinses freaked me out too - my tongue felt like it belonged to someone else. At this point, I...
RE: How to keep kids calm when dental visits run longer than expected
Honestly, I wish someone would do that for me! Last time I went in, my heart was racing before I even sat down. The idea of picking a toothpaste flavor sounds way more fun than just sitting there trying not to freak out....
RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant
That’s basically my nightmare - dentist says, “Let’s yank it,” and my brain just nopes out. I swear, every time I sit in that chair, I’m convinced they’re gonna find something new to drill. Love the idea of slowing thing...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I was in your shoes a couple months ago - totally nervous about the sensitivity thing. Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I imagined. Yeah, my teeth felt a bit weird for a few days, but nothing some sensitive toothpaste and l...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, glad I'm not alone with the cordless disappointment... I just ordered my first countertop model yesterday - hoping it'll save me from another awkward dentist lecture. Quick question though, does the countertop one ...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I'm about to get my first custom guard next week and honestly, reading this thread makes me feel a bit better about the cost. But now I'm wondering...is 18 months typical? I was kinda hoping it'd last longer for the pric...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Blended pizza...yikes, that's a new one. 😂 Honestly, I'm still in the anxious "googling every symptom" phase right now. One minute I'm convinced it's healing great, next minute I'm panicking over a random ache or...