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RE: Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues
That thing about productivity guilt really hits home. I thought I’d be able to just “power through” and keep up with work, but the combination of swelling and meds had my brain in a total fog. Honestly, I kept second-gue...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
I totally get the paranoia about missing spots - sometimes I’ll floss and still feel like there’s something lurking between my teeth. My dentist suggested those little interdental brushes, but honestly, they just made my...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
I totally relate to the food confusion. After my own implant surgery, I basically became a detective - cross-referencing the dentist’s sheet, Google, and my own paranoia. I remember staring at a yogurt cup, wondering if ...
RE: Which is easier: healing from dental vs. orthopedic implants?
I get what you mean about hip replacements being a much bigger deal, but honestly, I’m not sure dental implants are always the “easier” route - at least not for everyone. I’m in the middle of prepping for my first one, a...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
That’s exactly what’s been running through my head lately. I keep wondering if waiting just gives things a chance to heal or if it’s just delaying the inevitable. My dentist also mentioned “letting it settle,” but I can’...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
That’s honestly my biggest worry - that if I wait, I’ll just end up dealing with more pain and possibly a bigger procedure later. But at the same time, the thought of surgery kind of freaks me out. I keep reading about p...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I’m right there with you about wanting to keep as much of the original tooth as possible. When I had my first root canal, I was honestly shocked at how much tooth was left after the drilling. My dentist also recommended ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I’ve wondered about this exact thing. My dentist gave me a whole spiel about “spit, don’t rinse” after brushing, and honestly, it made me super anxious because it felt like if I did it wrong, my teeth would just fall apa...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
That’s actually what I’m worried about - how much tooth is really left after a root canal? I keep reading mixed things, and I feel like every dentist has a different take. My friend had an onlay after hers, but her tooth...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I totally get wanting that fresh breath feeling - sometimes just spitting feels weirdly incomplete. But I’ve actually read that rinsing right after brushing can wash away the fluoride before it really gets a chance to wo...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
I totally relate to that hesitation - I've definitely kept quiet about weird sensations after dental work because I didn’t want to seem dramatic. Last time I had a filling, my bite felt off but I figured it’d settle. Ins...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
This thread is making me feel a little less alone, honestly. I’ve been dreading my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction for weeks, and reading everyone’s stories is both reassuring and... kind of terrifying? I keep thinking ...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
I totally get where you’re coming from - my front tooth has a small bonding too, and I worry about the same thing every time I think about whitening. My dentist brushed right past it as well, which made me a bit uneasy. ...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
I totally get this. I’m in that weird limbo right now where I keep wondering if waiting is going to make things worse, but the price tag for an implant just makes me freeze up. My dentist also mentioned bone loss and it ...