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RE: How do you cope with the ouch factor after gum surgery?
The paranoia is real. I swear, every time I felt a twinge or a weird pulsing, I was convinced I’d somehow undone the whole graft just by moving my mouth to answer the phone or, like you said, yawning too wide. It’s kind ...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
Is it really that big a deal if you skip it once or twice though? I get the whole “better safe than sorry” thing, but I worry about overdoing fluoride too. Does it actually make a difference if your kid’s already brushin...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
Yeah, I’ve wondered about the milk thing too. I always thought juice was the main problem, but then my pediatrician mentioned that milk can cause cavities if it just sits on their teeth, especially overnight. Is that rea...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
This is actually helping my nerves a lot - thanks for being so honest about the awkwardness at first. I keep stressing over whether I’ll be able to do the rinses right or if I’ll mess something up. Did you ever worry you...
RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes
Is it normal to feel like you’re never really getting everything clean, even with all these tools? I keep worrying there’s stuff hiding where I can’t see. I still use my regular brush too, but sometimes I wonder if I’m j...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
That’s honestly kind of reassuring to hear. I just got my first night guard last week and I’m low-key freaking out because it feels huge in my mouth - like way bigger than I expected, even though my dentist said it would...
RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?
Wait, is that metallic taste really from blood flow changes? I always thought it was just the metal or maybe something with saliva. Now I’m kinda nervous - does that mean it’s messing with my gums more than I thought? Al...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
That’s exactly what I’m worried about - I haven’t even tried the gel yet because I’m scared I’ll mess it up and end up drooling or something. Did you find it made eating or drinking weird after? Also, is it normal for th...
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I keep wondering - does it really hurt that much after getting something like veneers or whitening? I’ve seen people say they couldn’t eat hot or cold stuff for days, but is it always that bad? I’m honestly scared of reg...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
Mine were supposed to dissolve but I kept checking them every day because they looked so weird. Ended up calling the office twice just to make sure nothing was wrong... They eventually dissolved after like two weeks, but...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
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 playing it super safe. I’m starting to get impatient… Is there a point wh...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
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 ever get random aches or like a tingly feeling around the tooth? I keep ...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
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 sure I trust that it’s actually cleaning enough? I tried one at my ...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
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 way to get rid of stains without making it worse? I’m always worried I’l...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
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 worrying that even a little movement could cause problems. Maybe I’m ...