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RE: How I Saved a Ton on My Root Canal (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)
Yeah, I always feel like I’m missing some sneaky fee or detail when I talk to the front desk. I get so flustered, I forget half my questions and then remember in the car ride home. One time, I asked about whitening price...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I’ve actually wondered about the dental school thing too... but is it safe? Like, do they have real dentists supervising? I’d be nervous about letting a student do a root canal, but maybe it’s not as risky as it sounds. ...
RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?
I’ve always wondered if the water flosser actually does enough, or if it’s just making me feel better about not using the threaders. I tried the threaders too, but honestly, I’d get so frustrated and end up skipping days...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
Yeah, I totally get the saltwater burn - it stings way more than I expected, especially right after surgery. I was so scared of messing up the graft that I barely let anything touch the area for days. Did anyone else wor...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Custom trays are honestly the only thing I’ve found that don’t make my teeth feel like they’re about to fall out. I tried strips once and literally had to stop halfway through the box because the zings were just too much...
RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?
Honestly, I get a little stressed about this stuff. I used to drink straight from the tap without thinking twice, but after reading a few articles about fluoride and possible long-term effects, I started second-guessing ...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
Totally get this - my nerves were shot for days after my extraction. Did you ever get worried about the stitches coming loose, or was that just me? I actually had nightmares about accidentally spitting them out... Jaw st...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
That metallic taste is honestly so gross - I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re chewing coins. Is it just blood, or something else? My dentist said it’s normal but it still freaked me out. I remember aft...
RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth - worth it?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about picking your battles. For me, the bite plate was just... awkward. I never really got used to the bulkiness, and I worried about accidentally swallowing it at night (has that ever a...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I get what you mean about cost, but did you worry about being too aware during the procedure? I keep reading stories where people remember weird sounds or pressure and it freaks me out. I know laughing gas works for some...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Totally get the spinach thing, braces or not - it's like a universal magnet for awkwardness. But hey, quick question, have you noticed if your kiddo's confidence boost is mostly from the teeth straightening itself or mor...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
I totally get the clutter anxiety - my bathroom cabinet is a disaster zone too, and adding more stuff always makes me cringe a bit. Have you tried setting a limit, like letting them pick one or two types of flossers at a...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Have you looked into veneers at all? I mean, bonding can chip and stain pretty easily over time...and aligners are a whole commitment. Veneers aren't cheap, but could they be a better middle-ground solution for you maybe...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
We had a similar experience with the buzzing toothbrush - my daughter got distracted waiting for the buzz too, lol. Does your son ever get bored of the same brushing song though? I worry mine would lose interest after a ...