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RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
That’s not just you - I get super anxious about the swelling too, and my ortho also just tells me to brush better. It’s kind of frustrating when you feel like you’re already doing everything right. I use those little bru...
RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
That “monitor for changes” advice gets me too - like, what does that even mean in real life? I’m always second-guessing if a twinge is just me being anxious or if it’s something to worry about. When you took those weekly...
RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
That’s interesting about the enamel being “freshest” right after the teeth come in - I hadn’t really thought about that. My dentist just brought up sealants for my kid’s first molars, and honestly, I was kind of nervous ...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
Did your gums ever get super sore after cleaning? I keep worrying if I’m missing spots, but then I freak out that I’m brushing too hard. Is it really safe to just trust regular floss and brushing? I feel like I need to d...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
Does anyone else feel like warm salt water actually stings more than it helps sometimes? I keep seeing people mention it, but I swear the first time I tried, it made my mouth feel even more raw. Maybe I mixed it too stro...
RE: Which is rougher: getting a crown or recovering from a root canal?
Honestly, reading this is making me more nervous about my upcoming root canal. Did they tell you why your jaw hurt for so long? I’m worried about the whole “can’t eat on that side” thing... Was it just soreness or someth...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I’ve actually been stressing about this exact thing since I got my braces last month. I’m one of those people who’s always worried I’m not cleaning well enough, and the whole flossing-with-braces thing just feels impossi...
RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain - DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?
I keep reading how everyone just gets them yanked and then it’s all smoothies and chill… but is it really that straightforward for everyone? I’m kinda freaking out about the idea of surgery, honestly. My wisdom tooth pai...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I’m actually kind of nervous about getting mine out in a couple weeks, so I’ve been reading all these threads. I keep seeing people mention ice packs, but I’m not sure if they really help everyone? My cousin swore by the...
RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
I totally get being extra cautious - I’m on day 4 and still paranoid about messing something up. Did you notice a big difference in swelling when you stuck to the plain stuff? I keep wondering if I’m overthinking every b...
RE: Which gum actually helps with stinky breath? Quick poll
Totally get what you mean about the flavors mixing after coffee - it’s like, you think mint will fix it, but then your mouth just tastes weirdly sweet and bitter at the same time? I tried that xylitol gum too (my dentist...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
Did your kids complain about the taste a lot? I’ve been putting off the varnish for my daughter because she’s super sensitive to flavors and textures. But if it’s really that quick and painless, maybe it’s not as big a d...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I’m honestly relieved to hear I’m not the only one obsessing over the socket. I keep worrying I’ll mess something up with the syringe, even though my dentist said it’s fine as long as I don’t jab it in. Did anyone notice...
RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?
Wait, is that normal? I just got sealants as an adult and thought the “icy” thing meant something was wrong. It went away after a day, but it freaked me out. Did your dentist say why that happens? Also, I kept double-che...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
I get what you mean about the pressure feeling. I’ve had mine for about four months and sometimes I still notice it, especially when I’m chewing gum or eating something crunchy. Did your dentist say that’s normal? I’m al...