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RE: Quick fixes that helped me survive dry socket pain
I get nervous about using dollar store gels - did you ever worry about what’s actually in them? I tried one once but freaked out after reading the label. Maybe I’m just too cautious, but I’d rather stick with salt water ...
RE: How much aftercare is really needed after a root canal?
I get where you're coming from. I always think, what if that one extra checkup catches something early? But honestly, after my own root canal, I only had one follow-up and it felt fine. Is it possible dentists just have ...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
I totally get being nervous about moving on from soup. I waited almost two weeks before even thinking about chewing, just because that “zingy” nerve feeling made me so anxious. Did you have any swelling or weird pressure...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
I get what you mean about wishing there was a warning light or something - would make life so much easier, right? I’ve had my implant for almost two years and I still second-guess every weird twinge. Do you ever get that...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
I totally get the jaw soreness thing - mine felt so tense from trying not to chew on that side, it was almost worse than the tooth pain. And yeah, the phantom pain is real. I kept poking at my cheek thinking something wa...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
Rinsing instead of brushing every single time - ugh, I wish that was enough too. I’ve actually asked our ortho about this (probably too many times) because my teenager is not exactly a model brusher either. They were kin...
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
I’m always torn between “save the tooth at all costs” and “just get it out and move on.” Did you find the implant healing process super rough? That’s my big worry - plus, the cost is no joke. Keeping my own tooth feels r...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
I get what you mean about your gums freaking out with the switch - mine are the same way. But do you really think going back to the strong minty stuff is worth it if it causes irritation? I’ve always worried that even a ...
RE: Retainer snapped in half - what now?
That plastic smell is the weirdest thing, right? I always wonder if I'm just being overly sensitive or if it's actually a thing. My last retainer had that same chemical vibe and it took a few days to go away, but I still...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Honestly, this is exactly why I’m so hesitant to switch from my trusty nylon. I tried one of those “compostable” flosses (I think it was corn fiber?) and it basically disintegrated the second it met my back molars. Spent...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Oh man, I get nervous every single time I use mine. I keep thinking if I turn the pressure up, my gums will just start bleeding like crazy... but then if it’s too low, is it even doing anything? I’ve tried angling the ti...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
Same here, I kept thinking maybe I was using the wrong toothpaste or brushing too hard. That metallic taste really threw me off. Did anyone else notice it got worse if you drank coffee? For me, hot drinks seemed to make ...
RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery
I totally get the anxiety. When I first saw the guard, I thought there’s no way I could sleep with that thing in my mouth. The first couple nights were rough - felt like I couldn’t close my lips right and yeah, there was...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I keep wondering the same thing - sometimes after I use string floss, my gums feel a little sore but, weirdly, cleaner? But then the water flosser is just so much gentler. Has anyone actually noticed if their dentist say...
RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces
Greek yogurt was my go-to too, but I got so tired of it after a few days. I actually tried mashing up canned pears since applesauce started tasting way too sweet for me, like you said. Did anyone else worry about getting...