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RE: How much of an old filling needs covering?
The amount of tooth left to support a repair matters too: a large filling can leave too little solid tooth for a small bonded patch to hold up well. Heavy biting or grinding can also make chipping more likely. If either ...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
I get wanting to skip a rinse now and then, but honestly, when I tried that after my extraction, I ended up with a bit of swelling that set me back. Maybe I’m just unlucky, but I found sticking to the salt water routine ...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
I totally relate to the jaw getting tired from talking. After mine, even laughing at something on TV would make my face ache again... felt like I was learning how to use my mouth all over. The salt water rinse was a life...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had my bridge for about eight years now and honestly, the water flosser was a bit of a letdown at first. It felt like I was just spraying water all over my sink and face, but ...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
I’ve been there with my kid - total panic mode, but honestly, acting fast saved us a lot of money and drama later. We got the tooth back in within about 20 minutes (after rinsing it off), and the dentist said that made a...
RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
Honestly, I get the urge to jump on it right away, but sometimes I wonder if dentists lean a little too much on the “wait and see” thing for minor chips. My youngest had a small chip last year, and our dentist said it wa...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
That’s so real. I remember thinking soft pasta would be my go-to, but I swear it just found every possible crevice to hide in. I ended up spending more time rinsing my mouth than actually eating. For me, applesauce and y...
RE: What if you show up to your braces consult and forget to ask the important stuff?
I totally get the zoning out thing - those waiting rooms are almost too relaxing, and then by the time I’m in the chair, my brain just blanks. I’ve left appointments kicking myself for not asking about costs or payment p...
RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick
I totally get the hesitation with bold colors - been there. The first time I picked a bright blue, I was worried it’d look weird with most of my clothes, but honestly, it made brushing kind of fun for once. Plus, like yo...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
I’m right there with you - strips made my teeth feel like I’d chewed tinfoil, but those custom trays... yeah, the price stings. I stuck with whitening toothpaste for a bit too. It’s slow, but my gums didn’t freak out, an...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
Honestly, I totally get this. I used to stress about every little thing my daughter put in her mouth, especially when she was teething. I tried the mesh feeders too, but cleaning them was such a pain and I worried about ...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
Swelling was definitely worse than the pain for me too. I was worried about every little twinge, but the ice packs and sticking to soft foods made a big difference. I skipped the fancy gels and just used what I had at ho...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
I get that pain is front and center when you’re actually at the dentist, but honestly, long-term stuff has saved me a lot of money and stress down the road. I used to focus only on getting my kid comfortable, but then we...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
Totally get what you mean about the endless freezer trips. I remember thinking, “Am I supposed to just camp out in the kitchen?” It really does get old, especially when those gel packs turn lukewarm in like 15 minutes. I...
RE: When your teeth start wiggling: a dental horror story starter
Totally get where you’re coming from. I put off seeing the dentist when my molar started feeling loose because I was worried about the cost - figured it’d be cheaper to wait and see if it “fixed itself.” Spoiler: it didn...