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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
That’s super smart, honestly. I’ve never thought to actually stop everything in the middle, but now I’m kinda wishing I had. I always get flustered and just nod along, then freak out when the bill comes. Is there a list ...
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
Totally get this. I always assumed I’d just zone out with Netflix too, but when I had my wisdom teeth out, even watching cartoons felt like too much. I ended up pacing around my living room, just kinda staring at the wal...
RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces
That’s the part I keep getting stuck on. I keep thinking, what if something big comes up right after I drop all that cash? But then again, the discount is tempting... I just worry I’ll regret being locked into payments i...
RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?
Honestly, this is kind of reassuring to hear. I keep seeing people hype up all these extra tools and it makes me wonder if I’m missing out or doing something wrong. But yeah, the gag reflex thing is real... I can barely ...
RE: Why does recovery from wisdom teeth removal feel way worse than anyone warns you?
That’s what’s freaking me out, honestly. I’m supposed to get mine out soon and everyone keeps saying “you’ll be fine in a few days,” but then I read stuff like this. My dentist mentioned the roots might be tricky but did...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I've wondered the same thing myself... I've got a cordless one too, and honestly, my dentist hasn't said anything yet - but maybe that's just because I'm new there and they're being polite, lol. Curious if anyone's actua...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've been wondering about this too, actually. My dentist told me toothpaste can be abrasive and might wear down the material faster, but then again, you've been fine for years, so maybe it's not such a big deal? I usuall...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
I mean, coconut and oat milk sounds decent, but honestly coconut milk always left a weird aftertaste for me...like too sweet or something? When I got my wisdom teeth out, I just stuck to plain oat milk smoothies with fro...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
That's actually pretty reassuring to hear. I recently switched from manual to electric, and honestly, I've been kinda anxious about whether I'm doing it right or not. I tend to overthink stuff like this, worrying if I'm ...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've heard about the baking soda trick too, but honestly, I'm always a little nervous to try it because of the abrasiveness you mentioned. Like, how often is "once in a while"? Once a week, twice a month...? I never know...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Yeah, that's exactly what I've been wondering too. I'm scheduled for my wisdom teeth removal next week (kinda nervous tbh), and I've been reading through everyone's experiences trying to prep myself. It's funny because n...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Yeah, humor can be hit or miss, especially when you're already nervous about something like surgery. Honestly, for me, it's all about how much the doc actually listens and responds to my concerns. Like, if they're just n...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Interesting points here, but I'm not totally convinced about the waxed floss thing. I tried waxed floss after my braces came off, thinking it'd be gentler, but weirdly enough it seemed to leave more residue behind and ma...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Totally with you on the skepticism thing - my dad was exactly the same. Took ages to convince him to even try an electric brush because he thought it was some gimmick. But once he finally gave in (mostly out of curiosity...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Yeah, I noticed that too with smoothies - definitely helped numb things a bit. But did anyone else find acidic fruits like strawberries or pineapple irritating? I tried a strawberry smoothie thinking it'd be soothing, bu...