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RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I still get nervous every time I use my water flosser, honestly. The first week was a disaster for me too - thought I was being careful, but somehow managed to soak not just my shirt, but the entire countertop. It felt l...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
I get exactly what you mean about the pressure thing. I had a stretch where my left canine looked totally fine in the mirror, but every time I bit down, it just felt… off? Like, the aligner was flush everywhere else, but...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Honestly, this is exactly why I’m so nervous about anything beyond braces. At least with wires and rubber bands, it’s all mapped out (even if it takes forever). My cousin went in thinking she’d just get an extraction and...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
That insurance mess is the worst - I literally had a mini panic attack last time I tried to get a straight answer about sedation. I’ve never actually gotten sedation myself (just nitrous once, which honestly made me feel...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m not sure it’s always possible for me to just brush things off like that. I know everyone says “don’t panic unless it really hurts,” but after my braces came off, every li...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
That sounds so familiar. I tried the “just breathe and take breaks” approach too, but when I got my braces off and had to get a cavity filled, my heart was pounding out of my chest the second I heard that drill. It wasn’...
RE: How much do you really worry about your gums affecting the rest of your health?
That hits home for me. I started orthodontic treatment last year, and suddenly my gums were bleeding all the time - never had that before. My ortho said it was probably from not cleaning around the brackets well enough, ...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I’m right there with you on the anxiety. When my orthodontist first mentioned I might need root canals, my mind just spiraled. I kept thinking about the needles and drills and honestly, I couldn’t sleep for a few nights....
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
That’s honestly my biggest fear - getting a pick stuck or snapped between my brackets. I swear, my teeth are like Fort Knox since I got braces. I tried those “extra strong” picks once and still managed to snap two in a r...
RE: Toothbrushing Apps vs. DIY Brushing Charts: Which Gets Kids More Excited?
I get where you’re coming from with the anxiety - it’s honestly a huge thing for me, too. I had braces as a kid and my mom was *constantly* on me about brushing, flossing, all of it. Sometimes it felt like the harder she...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That heartbeat thing is SO real. I always thought I was just being dramatic, but it’s honestly kind of reassuring to hear someone else describe it the same way. For me, right after a tightening, my teeth would feel like ...
RE: How Has Getting Braces as an Adult Worked Out for You?
I’m in my late 30s and finally went for braces last year after putting it off forever. Honestly, I was super anxious about looking weird at work and how much it’d hurt. The first week was rough - mouth was sore, lots of ...
RE: Braces snapped in the middle of the night - what now?
That nail clipper trick sounds way too risky for me - I’d be scared of making it worse or swallowing something by accident. I’ve tried using wax, but sometimes it just doesn’t stay put, especially if the wire is poking o...
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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces - Which Did You Choose?
I totally get where you’re coming from - my anxiety about the whole braces process has me overthinking everything, too. I tried one of those DIY scaler things once (big mistake). My gums were sore for days and honestly, ...