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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Hmm, interesting point about the chamomile tea. But honestly, I'm not totally convinced it's just staining from drinks or stress alone. I've been super careful - no tea, coffee, or anything colorful before bed - and mine...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Totally get where you're coming from - I just finished my braces a couple months ago and I'm still paranoid about messing things up too, haha. My ortho suggested check-ins every 3-4 months at first, then spacing them out...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Yeah, I noticed the same thing with the citrus flavor. Thought it'd be refreshing, but nope...just tasted kinda off and lingered way too long. Mint was definitely better for me too, but now I'm wondering if there's somet...
RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?
I'm going through something similar right now, and honestly, it's making me a bit anxious. Had my first root canal retreatment about three weeks ago, and at first, I thought I was in the clear. But now, every time I sip ...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Yeah, saving money is definitely a plus...but honestly, I'm still kinda skeptical about how much vaping actually affects dental health compared to regular smoking. I mean, dentists do have a knack for casually dropping s...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Yeah, I totally get the peace of mind thing. I'm usually the type who overthinks every purchase, even small stuff, so dropping a big chunk upfront would definitely make me nervous. But then again, monthly payments make m...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Totally get what you're saying about the anxiety of another monthly bill...I felt exactly the same way at first. Honestly, the first couple months were a bit stressful - I kept double-checking my account to make sure I h...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I've been wondering about this too, actually. I switched to fluoride-free toothpaste last month (mostly out of curiosity and a bit of paranoia, lol), but now I'm second-guessing myself. My teeth feel fine so far, but eve...
RE: getting braces soon, any tips to make it less awkward?
Honestly, the first few days are kinda rough - think soups, smoothies, mashed potatoes... basically anything soft. Wax is your best friend for irritation, trust me. And ibuprofen helps a ton with soreness. You'll get use...
RE: What Happens at Those Checkups After Getting Dental Implants?
Wow, reading this thread is both reassuring and slightly nerve-wracking, haha. I'm scheduled to get my first implant next month, and honestly, I had no clue there was so much follow-up involved. I figured once it's in, y...
RE: Tooth still sensitive after root canal - is this normal?
I had a root canal done last month and was pretty worried when it stayed sensitive for longer than I expected. It wasn't super painful, just annoying enough to keep me on edge. I tried rinsing gently with warm salt water...
RE: Managing discomfort after treatment - any tips or tricks?
Have you tried a warm bath with Epsom salts before bed? I was skeptical too, but honestly it helped ease my soreness after a similar procedure. Worth a shot if nothing else is working...
RE: toothbrush swap: every few months or wait till it's worn?
Haha, honestly same... I always thought that was normal until my dentist casually mentioned swapping every few months. Now I'm low-key paranoid I'm wrecking my teeth by waiting too long. But then again, it feels wasteful...