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RE: Planning the full cost of retreatment and a replacement crown
The endodontist’s consultation and any follow-up visits or imaging are worth listing separately from the retreatment fee. One estimate may bundle those visits while another bills them individually, so comparing the visit...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
That’s super reassuring to read, especially the bit about gentle brushing. I was so paranoid about accidentally hitting the stitches that I probably avoided the area more than I should have. Yeah, I caved and had some t...
RE: How Do You Handle Your Love For Sour Snacks And Drinks?
Same here - sometimes I wonder if I'm just giving myself a false sense of security with all the swishing. Like, is it really helping or am I just diluting the sour patch kid guilt? The cheese thing cracks me up too. Ther...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
I get that “off” feeling too if I go a couple nights without soaking. I’ve tried skipping the fizz tablets, but honestly, I swear my dentures feel gunkier if I just use water. Might be in my head, but I’m sticking with t...
RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth
I hear you on the tea thing - it’s almost unfair how sneaky it is. I keep telling myself green tea is safer, but honestly, my teeth still look a little “antique shop” after a week or two. I’ve tried those whitening pens,...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
Yeah, that’s been my experience too. If I just let my jaw rest all day after a tightening, it actually ends up feeling stiffer and way more uncomfortable. Light movement seems to help, but I’m always nervous about overdo...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
I’ve always wondered why more dentists don’t just offer nitrous as the default. Every time I’ve had dental work, they push those oral sedatives or even IV stuff, but honestly, I hate how long that groggy feeling sticks a...
RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?
I totally get what you mean about the salt water rinses stinging - sometimes I wonder if that’s a sign it’s working or just my mouth being dramatic. I do like how clean everything feels after, though. Those little brushe...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
That made me laugh - I thought I was the only one spraying the bathroom like a crime scene. I’m still figuring out the “almost closed lips” thing, but your tip about starting on low pressure makes a lot of sense. I get w...
RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off - how to make it less awkward?
That’s interesting about the straw - never thought of that. I’ve mostly just been avoiding cold drinks, but it’s annoying because I miss iced coffee. Did your dentist say anything about how long the sensitivity lasts? Mi...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
Ugh, it’s wild how something that’s supposed to help just feels so bulky and awkward. I’ve been through a couple myself and honestly, the “custom” ones are pricey but at least I could actually sleep with it in. Still fee...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
I stopped using whitening strips for a while because the sensitivity was getting out of hand - like, even breathing in cold air would set off that sharp zing. After a couple weeks, my teeth honestly did go back to normal...
RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult - should I be freaking out?
I get the dry mouth thing too, especially with the nightguard in - sometimes I wake up and my gums feel kinda sticky or just off. Do you think the nightguard could actually make gums more irritated if it doesn’t fit righ...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
That’s wild, because I have such vivid memories of that gritty, fake bubblegum flavor from when I was a kid - totally grossed me out. My son just shrugs it off like it’s nothing, too. Maybe they really have improved the ...