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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
I totally get the struggle you're describing - I'm currently in that awkward phase of being a first-time patient who's overly anxious about every little thing. Last month, I panicked over what turned out to be a harmless...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
My dentist didn't push any particular brand, but she did mention that electric brushes with pressure sensors can help you avoid brushing too hard. Honestly, I was skeptical at first too - imagined it feeling like a mini ...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Good point about the meet-and-greet. Wish I'd thought of that before our first visit - my son practically climbed me like a tree when the dentist came in with the mask and gloves 😂. Honestly though, word-of-mouth...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
I totally relate to feeling awkward about making those calls - I once nervously joked to a receptionist, "My kid's probably gonna bite someone, are you prepared for that?" She laughed and said biting wasn't even top 10 w...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Haha, glad I'm not the only one who learned the hard way about the higher setting. My first time using a water flosser around implants was like a mini horror movie - water everywhere, gums screaming for mercy...not my fi...
RE: how long do you keep your toothbrush before tossing it?
Honestly, eyeballing it sounds perfectly reasonable to me. I used to stress about this too - like, am I secretly harboring a germ colony if I wait too long? But then my dentist casually mentioned that as long as the bris...
RE: is it really worth fixing teeth problems when kids are still little?
I get what you're saying about early intervention, but honestly, the idea of braces still freaks me out a bit. I'm an adult considering them now and I keep picturing myself awkwardly smiling in meetings with a mouth full...
RE: How long does the soreness last after an apicoectomy?
Had mine done last year, and yeah, the soreness was pretty stubborn for about 4-5 days. Ice packs helped a bit, but honestly, soft foods and Netflix were my best friends. Did your dentist mention anything stronger than i...
RE: Dental picks - am I doing this right?
You're definitely not alone - I started using those dental picks recently too, and at first my gums felt pretty tender afterward. Turns out I was pressing way too hard without realizing it. My dentist mentioned that you'...
RE: Keeping my teeth healthy to dodge dentures - anyone else tried water flossers?
Haha, I feel this on a deep level. Every dentist visit feels like waiting for exam results...even when I've studied (brushed) hard. But honestly, hearing your experience makes me think water flossers might actually be wo...