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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
I’m kinda in the same boat right now - lost a molar a few months ago and my dentist was pretty insistent about replacing it ASAP. I get anxious about making big decisions, especially with the price tag, so I’ve been drag...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
Totally get where you're coming from. When my daughter chipped her front tooth (she fell off her scooter - of course it happened right before bedtime), I was a nervous wreck. I’d never used one of those repair kits befor...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
Totally get this. I just got my bridge a couple months ago, and honestly, it’s almost like my brain can’t let it go yet. When I’m stressed, I’ll catch myself poking at it nonstop. The wax tip is interesting - my dentist ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
I was skeptical too, but reading your experience makes me feel a bit better. I've got my first hygienist appointment coming up (kinda nervous tbh), and manual brushing has been tough lately - hands get shaky sometimes. M...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Totally relate to the spinach incident...had a pesto pasta disaster myself at a friend's wedding. Didn't realize until I saw the photos later - still cringe thinking about it. I'm just starting my aligner journey, and ho...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I remember my first whitening session...I was convinced I'd permanently damaged my teeth because the sensitivity was so intense. I spent two days drinking room-temp everything and panicking every time I felt a twinge. Bu...