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RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
I totally get what you mean about staff not always knowing what to do in the moment. It’s easy to say “just follow a checklist,” but when something unexpected happens, it’s probably a lot harder to remember the right ste...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
Honestly, I don’t really worry about my teeth moving in my sleep. Maybe it’s just me, but once the braces came off and the retainer went in, I kinda trusted the process. I mean, if the wire’s glued on, how much can thing...
RE: Would You Go for a Brighter Smile with Lasers or Stick to DIY Kits?
I’m with you on the strips and the weird lines - mine looked like I had zebra teeth for a week. Custom trays seem way more forgiving, especially if you’re worried about sensitivity. I’ve always wondered if the “laser” pa...
RE: Natural remedies actually helped my gums - anyone else surprised?
I’ve always wondered if oil pulling actually does anything or if it’s just one of those trends that sounds cool. I tried it for like a week but couldn’t get past the texture - felt weird swishing oil around my mouth that...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
I’ve been trying to wrap my head around all the different hardware too. My son’s ortho mentioned a bite plate for his deep bite, but I couldn’t picture how it’d actually work. Is it uncomfortable at first? He’s only had ...
RE: Braces for buck teeth vs deep bites: did you know they're not the same thing?
I’ve wondered about this too. Like, is it actually important to know the difference, or is it just “ortho speak”? I mean, when my dentist first said “overjet,” I thought it was some kind of airplane term. I just wanted m...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
That’s interesting - do you think it’s just a personal tolerance thing, or could it be what the dentist sets the nitrous level to? I’ve only had it once, and honestly, I felt weird for like half an hour after. Is it norm...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
That’s wild - never thought about how being “too chill” with aftercare could backfire. I always figured the surgical ones would be way worse just because of the stitches and swelling, but now I’m second-guessing that. ...
RE: Worth it to put protective coatings on kids’ teeth?
I get the idea of sealants as a backup, but I’m not totally convinced they’re always worth it. If they chip or wear off and you don’t notice, isn’t that kind of risky? I wonder if just focusing on brushing and diet is en...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I’m curious - did your dentist actually explain why the seed thing matters? Mine just said “avoid crunchy stuff” but never mentioned seeds or soup at all. I always wonder if they’re just being extra careful or if there’s...
RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery
Leaving stuff out where you can’t miss it makes way more sense than sticky notes or phone alarms, honestly. I kept forgetting to rinse after my extraction until I put the bottle right on top of the bathroom sink - couldn...
RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll
I totally relate to that. I tried strips once and my canines barely changed color, while my front teeth got super bright. It looked weird in photos, like I’d only brushed certain teeth. I also got that sharp sensitivity,...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I’m new to this whole tongue scraper thing, so I keep wondering if I’m being too lax or overthinking it. Most days I just rinse mine and let it air dry, but sometimes I get paranoid about germs, especially since my kid l...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I get what you mean about string floss feeling more controlled, but isn’t it kind of rough on sensitive gums? I’ve actually had a few times where I went too hard and my gums bled a bit. Water flossers look messy, yeah, b...
RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?
That’s such a mood. I’m only on my first set of trays and already obsessing over tiny changes no one else notices. I’ll stare at my teeth forever thinking something’s off, but my friends just shrug like, “Looks the same ...