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RE: Why Is It So Hard To Keep A Root Canal Tooth Happy?
Totally get what you mean. I had a root canal about three years ago and that tooth has never felt quite like the rest of my mouth. Here’s how I’ve tried to break it down for myself: Step 1: Right after the root canal, I...
RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?
Totally get what you mean about bread - honestly, even the softest stuff manages to get stuck in the weirdest places. I tried switching to wraps for a while, but those can be just as annoying. The wax disappearing always...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
I get what you mean about nitrous - - that’s exactly how it was for me too. It’s like you’re still present, just less freaked out by the drill noises and all that. I’ve always wondered if that’s why some people prefer i...
RE: Quick trick for keeping those full-arch implants fresh
Alcohol mouthwashes always made my mouth feel like a desert, especially around my implants. I switched to Biotène and it helped a bit, but honestly, nothing beats just plain water rinses when things get really dry. The l...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
I totally get the weird smell thing - those packets always remind me of something you’d find in a bag of beef jerky, not something I want near my retainer. Air drying seems easiest, but I do wonder if it’s enough in supe...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Seeds are definitely a thing to watch out for after a root canal, at least in my experience. My dentist said it’s mostly about infection - if a seed gets stuck in the healing area, it can cause problems. I was super care...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
I actually noticed my bite felt a little “off” before I ever saw cracks in my first guard. It was subtle at first - like my back teeth weren’t lining up quite right when I woke up, and my jaw would feel sort of stiff. At...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
That’s hilarious about the “historic monument” - I swear my bridge feels like it’s one good caramel away from disaster some days. I’ve always wondered, do you angle the water flosser differently around your crowns and br...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
ROOT CANALS ARE JUST TRICKY SOMETIMES I totally relate to the “weird bite” thing - happened to me after a crown, and I kept thinking it was just in my head until the dentist adjusted it. As for root canals, I used to th...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
That’s what I’ve always wondered too. I get the idea of not rinsing right away, but does anyone know if using a fluoride rinse at a totally different time - like, not right after brushing - makes any difference? Like, sa...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
Yeah, eating corn on the cob was pretty much impossible with my old dentures. I always felt like I had to cut everything up super small or just avoid certain foods altogether. With implants, it honestly feels more like r...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
I totally get that. I always feel weird shopping around for dental work, like I'm somehow betraying my dentist or something. But after my veneers had to be redone (twice!), I started asking more questions and getting sec...
RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult - should I be freaking out?
Wobbly Teeth as an Adult - Should I Be Freaking Out? I totally get that tongue-poking thing. When I first started using whitening trays, my teeth felt all sorts of weird. Not painful, but like they were “shifting” even ...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Yeah, I totally relate - my first try with a tongue scraper was... not graceful. I went at it like I was sanding a deck, and my tongue felt weird for days. Now I use light pressure, quick strokes, and honestly, my breath...
RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?
That’s a really good point about pushing for a second look if things just don’t add up. I’ve noticed with my own dental stuff that “looks fine” doesn’t always mean “feels fine” - especially with crowns. It’s easy to assu...