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RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
We had the same issue with the wax melting off after soup or tea - so frustrating. My daughter did try those silicone strips, and honestly, she found them less bulky than the full covers. They felt odd for a few days but...
RE: What if you show up to your braces consult and forget to ask the important stuff?
That’s totally normal - there’s just so much to take in at a consult. I used to bring a notebook and still missed stuff because my mind would jump ahead to the “what if” questions. Recording is smart, honestly. And you’r...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, the pillow stack thing did more for me than I expected. I think it’s less about magic and more about keeping your head elevated to help with drainage - sounds weird, but grav...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
Totally get what you mean about the food anxiety. After my wisdom teeth came out, I was so paranoid about stuff getting stuck, especially with things like rice or tiny pasta. I even cut my scrambled eggs into tiny pieces...
RE: Wax vs. mouth rinses for braces-induced mouth ulcers - what actually works better?
I’m with you on the wax being a lifesaver for instant comfort, but it’s such a hassle when it keeps falling off (especially if you’re eating anything remotely warm). For me, I found combining both actually works best - w...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I get where you’re coming from. Those official cases they give you at the ortho are always a little clunky, but honestly, I’d take that over digging through a greasy napkin in my bag any day. I actually tossed my retaine...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
That taste is the worst, right? I remember thinking the same thing - like, why does it have to be so noticeable? Next time, it’s worth asking if they use a specific brand or if there are alternatives that don’t have that...
RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?
Water flossers are kind of a game changer, but I get what you mean about the mess - my mirror gets a daily shower. For me, those tiny interdental brushes (like TePe or GUM) work best for the gunk that wedges right by the...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
That “surgical supplies” fee gets me every time - like, what exactly are we supplying here, gold-plated gauze? I’ve actually asked for itemized bills a couple times, just to see if they’d budge. Once, the office shaved o...
RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)
You’re definitely not alone in overanalyzing every little gum change. I used to grab a flashlight and basically interrogate my mouth every night, but honestly, it just made me more anxious. That “dynamic” thing your dent...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
I totally get the panic when a kid chips a tooth at the worst possible time. I’ve patched up my son’s front tooth with that temp filling stuff more than once - he’s basically a magnet for playground accidents. My go-to i...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
We had a similar situation with my daughter - she was terrified of the whole “needle” thing. What helped was asking the dentist to walk her through the tools and steps beforehand. Some offices even let her touch the suct...
RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?
Yeah, the wax thing freaked me out at first too. My son’s been in braces for about a year now, and I remember grilling the ortho about what happens if he swallows some. She said the wax is non-toxic and just passes throu...