Did you ever feel like maybe your ortho was being too careful, though? I keep wondering if all this waiting is really necessary or if they’re just pla...
That’s actually reassuring to hear. I keep worrying my crown is going to just fall out when I eat, even though the dentist said it’s solid. Did you ev...
String floss always seemed kind of intimidating to me, honestly—I get nervous about hurting my gums or missing spots. But with water flossers, I’m not...
Yeah, I’ve had the same problem after using baking soda on my teeth. My gums felt raw for days… How do people deal with the sensitivity? Is there a wa...
I’m actually kind of nervous about rinsing too much, even if it’s gentle—did your dentist say there’s no risk of loosening the clot that way? I keep w...
Wait, so does zirconia actually feel different in your mouth? I keep hearing it’s super tough, but I’m a little worried about it looking too fake, esp...
Does hand sanitizer really work on ink stains, though? Last time I tried something similar, it just spread the stain around and made it worse. Ended u...
I had no idea there were actual exercises for jaw tension...that's pretty interesting. Did your dentist give you specific exercises, or did you have t...
I get what you're saying about newer methods potentially being easier on recovery, but honestly, how much do we really know about their long-term outc...
Glad to hear ditching the smart stuff worked out for you. But now I'm kinda worried, haha. My dentist just talked me into getting an electric toothbru...
Reading your story makes me wonder—did you specifically look for a surgeon who explained things clearly beforehand, or was it just luck? I'm scheduled...
Honestly, I'm still on the fence about electric brushes. My mom tried one marketed for seniors, and it seemed more gimmicky than helpful—buttons were ...
Interesting... I thought soups would be perfect, but did you find the heat uncomfortable at all? I'm kinda worried about hot foods irritating things. ...
Mine didn't specifically mention mouthwash, but now I'm wondering if regular mouthwash might actually make dryness worse? I heard somewhere alcohol-ba...
Wait, frozen tea bags? That's definitely one I haven't heard before. Did you find it helped with pain too, or mostly just swelling? I'm scheduled for ...