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RE: Thinking about replacing a missing tooth - what should I expect?
Yeah, it definitely feels like there’s no such thing as a “done” button with teeth. I’m just starting to look into options for a missing molar and the more I read, the more it sounds like everything is just... ongoing. L...
RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
My kid’s dentist brought up sealants at our first “big kid” visit, and I’ll admit, I had to Google what the heck they even were. It sounded a little like dental armor, which honestly made me wish someone had offered them...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Chewies really do look a bit ridiculous, right? My little cousin uses them and calls them his “brace stress balls” - I nearly lost it laughing the first time I saw him chomping away. Totally agree on the saltwater rinse....
RE: Getting my words back: finally speaking clearly with new dentures
Haha, I thought I was the only one! Sometimes I feel like I’m auditioning for a percussion section just trying to say “statistics.” Mirror practice definitely helps with the lisp thing, but the slipping still gets me whe...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Man, I totally get the panic about forgetting the removable retainer. I once found mine wedged between my bed and the wall after a week of thinking my teeth were on the move again. The fixed one sounds easier, but honest...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
I get stuck on the same thing - like zooming in on my own smile and picking apart every detail, but then I show someone the photo and they’re just like “cute pic.” I tried those jaw relaxation exercises after my dentist ...
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
Man, I totally get the implant hesitation - my wallet still cries a little when I think about it. I’m still on the fence myself, but your story makes me feel a bit better about the whole process. Waiting months for thing...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
Man, this was such a weird habit to break for me. I always thought rinsing was the “clean” thing to do, but now I just kinda stand there, fighting the urge, mouth feeling all minty and gritty. It’s wild how much of denta...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
Clove oil is wild, right? I remember reading about it and thinking, “Oh, it’s natural, how bad can it be?” Two seconds in and I was like, “Nope, this is not the kind of spice I want in my mouth.” I had a dry socket last ...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
Moving the fridge is like opening a portal to another universe - mine had a whole ecosystem of dust bunnies and a rogue sock. But the spot I dread most? Ceiling fan blades. I’m short, so it’s always a circus act involvin...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
Totally get what you mean about your mouth just knowing when something’s off. After I got my first filling, I swear I could feel it every time I bit down, even though my dentist said it was “perfectly aligned.” Took me a...