Chatbot Avatar

AI Chatbot

Ask me anything about the Dental Patient Forum!

v1.0.0
tmoore89
@tmoore89
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 15
Reply
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

That’s honestly my biggest worry—thinking I’m doing everything right but missing something at daycare or with snacks. It’s wild how fast those “health...

Reply
RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

Totally get what you mean about dental work making you hyper-aware. I just got my first filling and now every weird smell in my water bottle freaks me...

Reply
RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

I totally get the dentist guilt... I always feel like I’m about to get scolded for not being a “gold star” patient. I skipped flossing for years becau...

Reply
RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

I’m right there with you—my dentist started pitching the “magic” of electric brushes at my first real checkup as an adult, and I was super skeptical. ...

Reply
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I actually tried a metal scraper once and it kinda freaked me out—felt way too harsh, even with light pressure. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but I switche...

Reply
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Totally get what you mean about the flipper—mine was super sensitive, too. I kept worrying it’d break or rub my gums raw, and even soft foods felt ris...

Reply
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I totally get this. I just finished my first root canal and got a crown, and honestly, I’m still paranoid about biting into anything hard. I keep thin...

Reply
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?

That’s actually super reassuring to hear about the pain, because I’ve been dreading it for weeks. The cost is wild though—I keep thinking about what e...

Reply
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I've been wondering the same thing... tempted to try one out but I'm worried it'll mess up my bite. Has anyone actually had success with those cheaper...

Reply
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally agree. I'm about to get braces myself and honestly, these DIY stories freak me out a bit... I'd rather pay upfront than risk permanent damage....

Reply
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Haha, glad I'm not the only one feeling anxious about this! Just got my first countertop model and was worried about the bulkiness, but your silicone ...

Reply
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Haha, pasta was a no-go for me too... total nightmare. I found smoothies really helpful though—easy to sip, nutritious, and you can mix in protein pow...

Reply
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Totally get what you're saying about the cordless ones feeling weak... I tried one too, thinking it'd simplify my routine, but it barely tickled my gu...

Reply
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Bread didn't really help me much, weirdly enough... felt like it stuck to everything and made things worse. I found yogurt way more soothing—maybe the...

Reply
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I've been using Sensodyne too lately, and yeah, it's definitely easier on sensitive gums. But like you said, I did notice it doesn't feel as thorough ...

Scroll to Top