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RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I’m still not sure which is worse - those old trays with the cold, awful-tasting stuff or sitting around while the scanner freezes up. The last time they tried scanning me, it took...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’m in my 60s and honestly, I still worry about my teeth shifting around. Had braces in my late 30s (felt a bit odd being the only adult at the ortho’s) and wore my retainers religio...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
I get what you mean, but honestly, I’m always a little nervous about trying new stuff when my teeth are sore. Applesauce and bananas are okay, but sometimes even the acidity in fruit makes my mouth sting. I’ve stuck with...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
I get nervous when things don’t follow the timeline they’re supposed to, especially with anything dental. I had some dissolvable stitches after a tooth extraction and they were still hanging on after two weeks. I kept wo...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That unpredictability is exactly what threw me off too. I’d think I was in the clear, then boom - chewing a piece of bread felt like torture. I actually worried something was wrong more than once, but my dentist kept say...
RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?
I hear you about the diet, but I still wonder if some folks just have stubborn teeth no matter what. I’ve cut out sweets, barely touch juice, and brush like it’s my job... still get those little cavities popping up. Mayb...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
I hear you about the gum not really fixing the problem for long. I’ve tried just about every type under the sun - regular, sugar-free, xylitol, even those ones that claim to “neutralize” breath. Honestly, I get a little ...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
I’m with you on that - bleeding gums always made me nervous, no matter how many times I heard it’s “normal.” I tried to stick with flossing for years, but it just felt like I was irritating things more than helping. Ever...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
That’s exactly how I felt, too. My first implant consult, the dentist threw out every worst-case scenario and I just sat there gripping the chair. I honestly wish they’d started with the basics and let me ask questions a...
RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?
Totally agree, it’s all trial and error. I still get nervous every time I try a new wax or gel... always worried it’ll just slide off or make things worse. Does anyone else find that certain foods make the wax come off f...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
That really hits home. I always think I’ve done my homework from reading online, but then once I’m actually sitting there, it’s a whole different story. I had a root canal on one of my molars a couple years ago and was s...
RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?
My jaw’s been giving me grief on and off for years now, and honestly, I get super anxious at the idea of surgery too. PT was suggested to me but I dragged my feet - felt silly doing those little exercises, but after a fe...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
I’m in the same boat with the mirror-checking - thought for sure my other teeth would start drifting or something, but honestly, after a few months, things felt pretty stable. Maybe it’s just nerves? Hard not to overthin...
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I totally get where you're coming from about veneers. That “no going back” feeling is what’s always put me off too. Once the enamel’s gone, it’s not like you can just grow it back if you change your mind down the road. I...
RE: Consistent cleanings: worth the hassle?
I get where you’re coming from - my kids are grown now, but I remember those early days of worrying every time we went in for a cleaning. Even now, as someone who’s, let’s just say, had a lot of dental work over the year...