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RE: How picky are you about cleaning around your braces or aligners?
Those white spot photos haunt me, too. My ortho busted them out during my first consult and I swear, I practically started brushing in the waiting room. I’m a grown adult and I still feel like a kid about it - sometimes ...
RE: What I wish I knew before getting cosmetic bonding on my teeth
Lighting is such a weird one - I swear my teeth look a totally different color depending on if I’m in my bathroom or outside. I used to panic if I caught a glimpse in a shop window, thinking the bonding had gone yellow o...
RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky
I hear you on the weird gasket smells. I actually got so paranoid about it once that I started boiling the rubber parts every couple weeks - my kitchen smelled like a science experiment, but at least my water didn’t tast...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
I totally get the fixed retainer anxiety - I'm actually on my first one right now and was super nervous about it at first. The idea of having something glued in my mouth sounded weird, but honestly, I’ve already misplace...
RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?
It’s wild how much I fixate on my own teeth, even when nobody else seems to notice. I started aligners last month and honestly, every time I swap trays I swear I see a difference… even if it’s just in my head. The plasti...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
I totally get where you’re coming from with the nerves. I was in the same boat last year after my first root canal on a front tooth. My dentist suggested a crown, but honestly, I was worried about losing that “natural lo...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I used to think water flossers were just another gadget, but after a few months of using one, my gums did feel less sore. That said, I wouldn’t say it magically stopped recession for me - my dentist still nags me about r...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
Man, I totally get the embarrassment part. I remember sneaking a stuffed animal into my college dorm just because it helped me sleep - felt ridiculous at the time, but honestly, who cares? The stress ball idea actually s...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
I totally get the paranoia about those stitches lingering. I remember checking mine in every mirror I passed, convinced they were stuck for good. My dentist said 7-10 days, but they held on for almost two weeks. I kept p...
RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth
I totally get both sides. I was so nervous about eating at first that I pretty much lived on yogurt and instant mashed potatoes. But after a week, I tried a tiny piece of toast and realized my mouth just needed to relear...
RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues
Totally relate to the “boxing gloves” flossing - my first time after getting my braces off, it felt like I was trying to thread a needle in the dark. I actually put off flossing for way too long because it just seemed im...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Funny how that works. I had a molar pulled a couple years back and, honestly, I was expecting to be out of commission for days - like you see in movies where folks are wrapped in ice packs and can’t talk. Turns out, it w...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
That second-guessing loop is way too familiar. I spent years convincing myself that if I brushed and flossed, that was enough - until I had a filling sneak up on me during a “routine” checkup. I’m still a little salty ab...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
Totally relate to that. I had one dentist who was all smiles but didn’t actually answer my questions - left me more confused than before. When you found your current dentist, did you have to try a bunch before settling? ...