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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
Honestly, I relate way too much. I keep second-guessing if I’m just overreacting or if it’s actually something serious. Like, is a little twinge normal, or am I about to need a root canal? The “don’t play hero” thing is ...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
Man, I’m right there with you. I lost a tooth last month and I swear, eating popcorn is like a full-on adventure now. I keep worrying people can see the gap when I talk or laugh. I’m super nervous about the implant part ...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I’m new to all this and honestly a bit nervous about messing up my teeth. I just got a water flosser because the string stuff always makes my gums sore, but now I’m second guessing it after reading your post. Does anyone...
RE: Consistent cleanings: worth the hassle?
I totally get the paranoia about plaque - I keep thinking I’m gonna wake up with a mouthful of cavities if I skip a cleaning. I’m new to all this, and honestly, the cost of those rinses adds up way faster than I expected...
RE: Why does recovery from wisdom teeth removal feel way worse than anyone warns you?
I swear, every time I read those “back to normal in 2 days” stories, I wonder if I’m just super wimpy or something. My jaw was so stiff I couldn’t even fit a spoon in for days, and the salt water rinses made me gag half ...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
Reading this makes me feel a little less freaked out, honestly. I’ve been dreading my upcoming root canal for weeks - like, losing sleep and Googling every possible “what could go wrong” scenario. I keep thinking about t...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Ugh, this is so real. I keep thinking, “Is peace of mind even a thing you can budget for?” Because if it is, I want it on my payment plan. I did the same math and honestly, the difference wasn’t as scary as I thought eit...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Ugh, insurance companies are wild sometimes... grinding is "cosmetic"? That's a new one for me. I'm just starting out with aligners myself and honestly, the grinding thing has me a bit freaked out. My dentist mentioned t...
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?
I've been thinking about trying glycerin too, but I'm a bit worried it'll make things overly sweet or syrupy. Did you notice any big changes in how your tincture absorbed or felt after adding glycerin? Also, do you think...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about. I've never had sedation before, and honestly, the idea of being totally knocked out kinda freaks me out a bit. Laughing gas sounds less intense, but I'm not sure if it'll be e...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
I've thought about noise-canceling headphones too, but honestly, wouldn't that make you feel kinda disconnected? Like, I get the anxiety thing (trust me, I'm nervous enough about my first graft coming up), but part of me...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
I've thought about trying hydrogen peroxide, but honestly, doesn't it fade colors too? Always worried I'll accidentally lighten something I didn't mean to... Anyone had issues with colored fabrics getting messed up?
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
My dentist actually recommended an electric brush because apparently I brush too hard manually (didn't even realize that was a thing until he pointed out my gum recession... yikes). But now I'm kinda worried - do electri...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Hmm, that's reassuring actually. I've been thinking about getting mine whitened soon, but I'm pretty worried about sensitivity afterward... maybe kids' teeth are just tougher? Or maybe your daughter just lucked out. Eith...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Yeah, mango smoothies sound amazing right now, but I'm with you on the peanut butter thing. Even blended, peanut butter has that sneaky way of sticking around - literally. I haven't had gum surgery yet (mine's scheduled ...