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RE: braces tomorrow - what should i bring?
For soreness later, having a pain reliever handy makes sense, but I wouldn’t take one before the appointment unless your orthodontist tells you to. If you do use an over-the-counter option, stick with one you already kno...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
That’s interesting about the sore spots. I’ve definitely noticed that too - sometimes an area is super sensitive for a few days, then it’s suddenly fine, and that’s when my teeth seem to have shifted the most. But I get ...
RE: Would You Go for a Brighter Smile with Lasers or Stick to DIY Kits?
I get the sensitivity thing - my teeth can’t handle most whitening stuff either, and those at-home kits left me wincing for days. But weirdly, my cousin had a totally different experience. She used one of those LED kits ...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
I totally get the pita thing - my kid’s tried both, and pita seems less likely to turn into that sticky mess that gets all over the aligners. Tortillas are hit or miss for us, especially if they sit in a lunchbox too lon...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
Totally get what you mean about the aligner routine. I did braces as a teen and, honestly, after a few months I just stopped caring how they looked. At first, I felt super awkward, but eventually it was just part of my f...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Same here - every little ache had me convinced I was doomed. I honestly stayed on yogurt and scrambled eggs way longer than necessary. Rice is the enemy, though. I’d find it hours later, just chilling in some random corn...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
That aftertaste from clove oil is no joke - I tried it once and it felt like I was chewing on a spice rack for hours. But I totally get why people swear by it, because that pain can be brutal. When I had dry socket last ...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I get what you mean about being hyper-aware. For me, it was almost the opposite, though. I started jotting down what I was feeling each day, mostly because I was worried I’d forget to mention something important if thing...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I totally get that fear. I was super cautious around my stitches too, even though my dentist kept saying I couldn’t really mess anything up unless I poked at them with something sharp. What helped me was using a really s...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
I get where you’re coming from - my dentist is always on the lookout for those little habits, too. I used to think thumb-sucking was just a kid thing, but apparently adults do it sometimes for comfort or stress relief. H...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Our dentist was mostly in the “could happen” camp, but she did point out a tiny gap starting between my kid’s front teeth. Nothing major yet, but enough to make me a little paranoid. She said it usually fixes itself if y...
RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?
That’s exactly what made me hesitate, too. I actually went for a consult last year because my front teeth have always bugged me, but the dentist explained how much they’d need to file down and that it’s permanent. I kept...
RE: Best brushes for keeping braces clean - worth going electric?
Honestly, I went for a mid-range electric brush after my first month with braces, and while it’s a bit “smarter,” I can’t say it’s life-changing. My teeth feel cleaner, but I think technique matters more than the price t...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
Food getting stuck under the implant crown was a thing for me too, especially right after I got it. I remember biting into a sandwich with those little seeds on the crust and feeling one wedge itself right between the cr...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
I totally get the paranoia - I've had the same worries about ruining my trays. The first time I cleaned mine, I used way too much peroxide and left them soaking overnight... they didn't warp, but they did smell funky for...