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RE: If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?
Yeah, the insurance part drives me nuts. I’m curious - has anyone actually had luck negotiating prices with their dentist? I tried once and they were weirdly open to it, but I felt awkward. Also, are payment plans usuall...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
I totally get this. My parents never did varnish for me and I was fine until braces - then suddenly, cavities! Makes me wonder if it’s just luck or if the varnish would’ve helped. Anyone else notice more issues after ort...
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
Did you ever feel like you were checking the extraction site every hour? I got so obsessed with looking for signs of infection or dry socket that I probably slowed down my own healing. How long did it actually take for y...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Totally get this. Every time I ask about whether I really need a certain x-ray or cleaning upgrade, it gets a little awkward. Maybe it’s just me, but I swear some places act like you’re questioning their whole career. I’...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
My ortho gave me this mouth rinse that cost way more than I thought it would, and honestly, I had to ask if it was really necessary. The answer was something about “extra bacteria control” but... saltwater seems to do th...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I get what you mean - after I got my braces off, I was super careful with everything I ate, just in case. But honestly, are dentists just being extra cautious, or is it really that risky? I always wonder if I’m just para...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I totally relate to that feeling of wanting to just be done already. It’s wild how they’ll focus on a gap so tiny you can barely see it in the mirror, but apparently it matters for the “perfect” bite. I kept thinking, is...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
That sounds pretty familiar, actually. I’ve got braces right now, so flossing is a whole production for me, and honestly I wish I’d just learned to treat it like any other routine when I was a kid. Do you ever worry that...
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?
I totally get what you mean - waiting around is the worst part for me too. When I had my root canal, I was convinced it’d be this huge ordeal, but honestly, it was over faster than I expected and way less painful than so...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I totally get feeling anxious about orthodontics - it's a big step. I was super hesitant too, but honestly, aligners weren't nearly as bad as I imagined. You're smart to consider a second opinion though...never hurts to ...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Haha, marking progress on the mirror... that's actually pretty clever. Do you really think pizza crust is the ultimate braces challenge though? For me, it's been apples - seriously, how does anyone bite into those withou...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Haha, your clove oil adventure sounds intense. I've been thinking about trying something similar for my braces-related gum soreness, but now I'm second-guessing myself. Did you notice if the coconut oil dilution affected...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I've tried oil pulling too, and honestly, I'm still on the fence about it. It definitely made my mouth feel cleaner afterward, but I didn't notice any obvious whitening effect... maybe I didn't stick with it long enough?...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Did you feel groggy or weird after the IV sedation wore off? I've been considering it, but I'm worried about feeling out of it for the rest of the day... laughing gas seems easier to bounce back from.
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Has anyone actually noticed a difference with gentle whitening toothpastes though? I've been using one for months now, and honestly, I can't tell if it's doing anything. Maybe I'm just impatient...but is it possible they...