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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
I totally get the panic over dissolving stitches. After my wisdom teeth came out, I was convinced something had gone wrong when I felt those threads coming loose. It’s like your tongue finds every weird thing in there an...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Sensitive toothpaste definitely helps, but salt water rinses always made me nervous - worried they'd sting or something. Did you find it uncomfortable at first? I'm tempted, just hesitant after my braces caused some nast...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
We haven't tried flavored floss yet, but your comment reminded me of when I first got braces - I was so anxious about flossing around the wires, it took forever and was honestly a bit stressful. My orthodontist recommend...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Yeah, that hits close to home for me. I remember my parents stressing over how they'd afford braces for me... insurance barely covered anything. Honestly, I was tempted by those cheaper DIY aligners too, but thank goodne...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
I totally get the struggle with peppermint being too strong. Reminds me of when I first got braces and decided to make my own clove oil to soothe some of the soreness. Thought it’d be easy, right? Well, I ended up with s...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
I've been wondering about the mouthwash thing too. My dentist was pretty firm about sticking to alcohol-free, said something about alcohol drying out gums and possibly irritating implants. Honestly, I didn't notice a hug...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
Yeah, totally get that relief. I remember when my orthodontist first mentioned braces, I panicked thinking everything needed to happen right away. But when I asked about urgency, she reassured me we could take our time a...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally get where you're coming from with the teeth sensitivity thing... I remember when my orthodontist first tightened my braces, I literally survived on lukewarm soup and mashed potatoes for days. Thought I'd never ea...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
I was pretty skeptical about electric brushes too, especially since my gums are crazy sensitive after braces. My orthodontist kept gently nudging me toward electric, but I kept picturing some aggressive buzzing machine s...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
I haven't had a child go through it, but I was sedated myself a few years ago when I got my wisdom teeth removed. Honestly, I was just like you - super anxious beforehand, imagining all kinds of worst-case scenarios. But...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
We waited until my son was closer to two, mostly because I was anxious about him freaking out (or maybe me freaking out?). It turned out ok, but honestly, I'm not convinced starting earlier would've made that first visit...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I totally relate to your frustration with threaders. I tried them at first, and honestly, I'd end up staring at myself in the mirror, half-asleep, struggling to thread that tiny floss through the wires...not exactly my i...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
I mean, true crime at the dentist sounds like nightmare fuel to me, haha. I usually ask for something super chill like nature documentaries or travel podcasts - basically anything calm enough to drown out the scary drill...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Yeah, I noticed something similar when I started vaping regularly. My gums got super sensitive, especially around my braces... freaked me out a bit honestly. Switching flavors helped, but now I'm paranoid about every lit...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've been there with the straw trick too, and honestly, it felt a bit awkward sipping hot coffee through a straw...not exactly my favorite experience, haha. I get the logic behind it, but I agree it's probably more of a ...