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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Same here - I spent days googling horror stories about dry socket, which definitely didn't help my anxiety. You're not overly cautious; better safe than sorry, right? Glad you're healing okay though!
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've been thinking about oil pulling too, but honestly, the idea of swishing oil around my mouth for 15-20 minutes kinda freaks me out...doesn't it feel weird at first? Also, does anyone know if coconut oil is better tha...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
I'm actually curious about this too, since I'm scheduled for my first crown next month and feeling pretty anxious about it. Did your dentist mention if certain procedures have higher risks of hidden issues than others? L...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
I actually found true crime podcasts made me way more anxious during my recovery. I tried listening to one about a missing person case, and it just made me hyper-aware of every little ache or weird sensation in my mouth....
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Been weighing this exact thing myself lately. Did you find the monthly payments pretty flexible, like could you adjust the dates or amounts if something unexpected popped up? I'm leaning toward installments too because u...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I've been going back and forth on this myself lately. I mean, fluoride's supposed to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities, right? So logically, skipping it might leave teeth vulnerable... but then again, people managed...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I totally get where you're coming from with the floss anxiety - honestly, I felt exactly the same when I first got braces. Traditional floss always felt like a gamble to me too, especially in those super tight spots near...
RE: sleeping after jaw surgery is a nightmare
The towel idea sounds pretty smart actually, but did you find it supportive enough for your neck through the whole night? I'm scheduled for jaw surgery next month and honestly kinda worried about the sleeping situation. ...