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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
I hear you on the “flip-flop in the mouth” thing. I tried one of those boil-and-bite guards from the drugstore because my wallet was already hurting from dental bills. It was like sleeping with a retainer made out of a m...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Honestly, this is what I keep debating - my wallet vs. my jaw. I had a dentist push for a root canal last year, but the sticker shock made me hesitate. Ended up trying antibiotics and it just kept coming back. Not sure i...
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
I totally get what you’re saying about the marketing. I fell for it too - bought a “professional strength” kit online after seeing all those before-and-afters. My teeth barely changed, but my gums were so mad at me for a...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
That’s actually super helpful to know about the putty feeling chalky. I was worried it might be impossible to get off, like when gum gets stuck in braces. Did you have any issues with it falling out while eating or drink...
RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
Totally agree about not going overboard with babying it. I used to chew only on the other side and my jaw started acting up - lesson learned. Night guards are pricey though... I tried a boil-and-bite one from the drugsto...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
That’s exactly how I felt after trying those at-home kits - like, is anyone actually getting “movie star” teeth without paying a fortune? I’m curious if anyone found an affordable option that didn’t wreck their enamel. I...
RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta admit, I’m still a little paranoid about mine. Maybe it’s just because I spent so much on this thing - my insurance barely covered half, and the idea of paying for another c...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Funny you mention mashed potatoes - when I had my braces tightened, I practically lived off scrambled eggs and oatmeal for days. Sweet stuff didn't bother me much, but anything crunchy or chewy was a definite no-go. Weir...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
That's interesting about the metallic taste thing - I didn't get that exactly, but I had something kinda similar. For me, everything sweet tasted super bitter for a few days after my extraction. Like, I tried eating ice ...