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RE: What Did You Have To Take Before Your Oral Surgery?
That’s wild, I never thought about vitamins messing with surgery. I’m kinda paranoid I’ll forget something important too. Did they mention anything about stopping herbal teas or stuff like that? I drink chamomile every n...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
I feel you on the stress part. I’m right in the middle of healing from my first extraction and I keep second-guessing whether I’m cleaning too much or not enough. The syringe thing kinda freaks me out too... like, what i...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I totally relate to the sticky food struggle. I had caramel a couple weeks ago and instantly regretted it - felt like it was glued under my bridge for ages. I’m honestly still paranoid about not cleaning things right, ev...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I keep hearing about water flossers, but honestly, I’m still kind of scared to try one after all the “bathroom shower” stories. I get what you mean about interdental brushes - mine always bend at weird angles and half th...
RE: Keeping your teeth happy: what I do for stronger gums and enamel
I totally relate to not realizing there was more to it than just brushing and flossing. I started getting paranoid after my dentist mentioned “early gum recession” (no idea what that even meant at first, but it freaked m...
RE: Which whitening toothpaste actually works for you?
I totally get what you mean about toothpaste not being enough, especially with braces. I’ve been low-key stressed about stains too, since I drink way too much tea. I tried Colgate Optic White and honestly, it was just ok...
RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)
Yeah, I totally relate to the wax struggle. I bought like three different kinds before I found one that didn’t just disappear after my first cup of coffee. The brushes still feel weird to me, honestly - sometimes I wonde...
RE: Toothpaste aisle overwhelm: how I pick what actually works
Sensitive toothpaste actually did something for me, but it took a couple weeks before I noticed my teeth weren’t zinging every time I had ice cream. Before that, I thought it was just hype too. The weird thing is, if I s...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
That’s exactly what I keep thinking about. I’m super worried about the pain - like, is it going to hurt for days, or just a little? And then there’s the whole money thing. I want to do what’s “best” but honestly, my anxi...
RE: Finally stopped my electric toothbrush from getting all gross - here’s what worked
I get super worried about stuff like this - like, if my brush head smells weird, is it actually gross or am I just being paranoid? I’ve looked at those UV cases too but honestly, I can’t tell if they’re legit or just a g...
RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?
Those little Christmas tree brushes are such a game changer, right? I’m just starting out with braces and honestly, the floss threaders make me want to scream. I always feel like I’m either stabbing my gums or getting th...
RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?
That’s wild to me, honestly. I always thought as long as I brushed and flossed, I was good… but now I'm second guessing all those little snack breaks at my desk. Has anyone actually had a dentist say “hey, you’re snackin...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
I totally get what you mean about overthinking every little feeling. - I’m trying to tell myself that, but it’s hard not to spiral when something feels off. My jaw felt kind of sore and “buzzy” for days, and I kept poki...
RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth - What Should I Have Ready at Home?
I totally get the “tornado with legs” thing - mine is basically a magnet for accidents, too. The milk trick always sounded weird to me (like, who actually has cold milk ready in a panic?), but I’ve heard it’s legit for a...