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RE: Trying to decide if implant dentures are worth it - what swayed you?
Is it really true there’s no difference with the more expensive options? My dentist keeps bringing up “premium” materials and now I’m second guessing everything. I keep worrying that if I don’t go for the “aerospace-grad...
RE: Weirdest thing I learned about cleaning clear aligners
I honestly thought the tablets would be a game-changer, but that taste just stuck around all day. Kind of makes me wonder if it’s actually cleaning or just leaving behind something else? The foams seem interesting, but a...
RE: Has anyone found relief from jaw pain without surgery or mouth guards?
Wait, the earaches are a thing? I thought I was just being dramatic about that. Mine come and go, but sometimes it feels like a deep ache right inside my ear, especially after a rough night. Does anyone get headaches too...
RE: Did Your Apicoectomy Work Out? Quick Poll on Outcomes & Recovery
Did you have any weird lingering pain or sensitivity after? I’m super nervous about the whole “healing” part dragging on. Also, did your face swell up a ton? I keep picturing myself with a chipmunk cheek for a week...
RE: Keeping Implants Healthy Years Down the Road
I get what you mean. I just got my first implant and honestly, I’m kind of paranoid about missing something around the post. Are those little brushes really that much better than water flossers? I keep second-guessing my...
RE: Why Does Getting Braces Make Me So Nervous?
Wait, you still avoid corn on the cob? That’s actually one of my biggest worries - like, am I just never going to eat certain foods again? Also, how long did it take before you stopped noticing the braces all the time? I...
RE: Toothpaste aisle overwhelm: how I pick what actually works
I’m honestly relieved I’m not the only one who feels lost in that toothpaste jungle. I just had my first dental cleaning in, like, forever (don’t judge), and I left with a list of “sensitive” toothpaste brands scribbled ...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Six at once? That’s exactly what my dentist just recommended and I’m freaking out a bit. Was anyone else told they needed so many? I barely have pain - just some sensitivity. Does that mean it’s really necessary or could...
RE: How often do you actually need to get braces tightened?
That’s interesting about the “magic” wearing off - my ortho mentioned something similar, but I always wondered if it’s actually harming the process if I have to stretch it out a week or two. Like, is there a risk of teet...
RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?
Wait, so you seriously have to brush and floss every time you eat anything? Like, if I just want a cookie or something tiny, is it worth the whole routine? I’m low-key worried I’ll just stop snacking altogether... Is tha...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I keep worrying about whether my son is actually spitting enough out. Like, if he swallows a bit every time, is that a problem? The dentist said a “pea-sized” amount, but it still feels weird letting him use fluoride at ...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
I get where you’re coming from, but does anyone else worry about the trust thing with tricks like that? I keep reading about how honesty builds security, even in little things. Maybe I’m overthinking it, but what if they...
RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?
Does the silicone stuff ever get stuck in your braces? I’ve only tried the wax and it just kind of falls apart, especially after eating, which is super annoying. I’m worried about trying something that’s harder to remove...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
That’s exactly what’s been happening to me, except it’s like this random zap in one spot, then nothing for hours. I keep worrying I’m biting wrong or maybe something’s loose, but the ortho keeps saying it’s normal. It’s ...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
I get the same “zing” thing, especially right after using the strips. I actually thought maybe I was doing something wrong or leaving them on too long? The whole sensitive toothpaste idea is interesting - do you use it l...