That’s exactly what freaks me out—if the tooth is “dead,” does that mean it’s just a matter of time before something goes wrong? I’m in braces now and...
That metallic taste thing happened to me too, and honestly it freaked me out. I kept worrying maybe something was wrong, but my dentist said it’s pret...
I get super nervous about cleaning tablets—like, what if there’s still residue left over? Do you rinse your retainer after using them, or just trust i...
I’ve wondered about the silicone ones too, but I’m honestly nervous to switch. I always feel like anything new is going to make things worse somehow. ...
That’s honestly what I’m worried about… how do you even know when waiting for a second opinion is worth it? I’ve got a few teeth my ortho flagged as “...
Same here. I had braces before my root canal, so I was already hyper-aware of every click or pressure. After the root canal, I kept thinking I’d mess ...
I’m always worried I’ll mess up my wires with regular floss, too. Every time I try to thread it through, I feel like I’m playing Operation and if I sl...
I totally relate to the worry about cleaning—sometimes I feel like I’m going to mess up my retainer just by brushing it wrong. I’ve always wondered if...
I totally get this. After my root canal, I was honestly scared to even use a toothbrush near that tooth. The first time I tried my electric brush agai...
I totally get what you mean about the “burn” feeling. I used to think it meant it was working too, but my orthodontist actually told me to avoid alcoh...
I wish I could be that chill about it. Every time my trays start looking cloudy, I get nervous that I’m not cleaning them right or that they’re going ...
I totally get what you mean about feeling like a cyborg. Was it just me, or did talking feel super weird at first? I kept worrying everyone could hear...
That’s interesting about the toothbrush. I actually switched to a softer one but I’m still getting puffy gums, especially after eating bread or chips....
I get super worked up about those charts too, especially since I started braces. When they mention “pockets,” I immediately wonder if my teeth are mov...
Did you worry about the tooth cracking without a full crown, though? I keep hearing that after a root canal, the tooth is more brittle. My dentist sai...