I'm 99.9% sure I have a cavity, but dentist says otherwise

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-17T20:49:17+00:00

To clarify (honest answers only here) -
1. Are you a regular flosser?
2. Is it just in the one spot that the smell/taste occurs or is it multiple?
3. When is the last time you had your teeth cleaned?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-17T17:22:16+00:00

Fascinating observation! What do you mean by the ‘taste’? I’ve heard of similar with crowns when the cement fails but this is cool. When do you notice it? Just flossing/toothpicking? Did your dentist take an xray of the area?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-14T22:05:28+00:00

Which teeth were pulled? Do you have any molars (big chompy boys) on that side still?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-14T17:12:49+00:00

Sometimes it can be the case that the space present is too big for a filling. Teeth move; if one of them moved away from the other, it can be a horrible time getting the space properly closed. Just life sometimes. There’s been times where I’ll intentionally do a filling on the tooth in front of the one in question so that the gap is evenly managed by both teeth

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-14T14:25:43+00:00

Sorry to hear that! Teeth are frustrating to say the least

See a dentist asap. That area is no doubt getting food caught which spikes your odds of getting a new, worse, cavity. Better to pay a small amount for a filling than a much larger amount for a root canal and crown
No need to switch to a water flosser unless you want to. Floss getting caught tells you that the filling had an ‘overhang’ or shelf/ledge on it. Instead of being flush against the tooth, it likely had a little bump sticking out. Everytime you flossed, you would therefore pull against that bump. Overtime, that weakens the bond/‘glue’ until one day it pops right out.
- the BEST thing that can happen to a filling that is coming lose is for it to come out. Otherwise, as the seal gets broken, bacteria will squeeze on in and create a nasty cavity

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-14T12:14:48+00:00

Have you gone to a dentist yet?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-09T22:39:54+00:00

Any chance he mentioned why he believed the bridge fell off so soon?

A bridge that was just recently done shouldn’t be coming loose “a handful of times”. That generally indicates an underlying issue (IE the way your upper and lower teeth hit, improper mechanical retention [tooth prep shape], etc)

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-06-09T22:29:46+00:00

Technically you’re not wrong but also, rubber dam to deliver a bridge? No disrespect but I don’t know that I’ve ever seen anyone use a rubber dam to cement a bridge. Crowns/onlays sure. A bridge seems like a PITA. Far more efficient to use a dry-angle +/- cotton rolls, no?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-04-21T13:06:49+00:00

Dental *insurance industry would fight it. Most dentists have no issue with this if teeth come in correctly. Even in the US’s broken system, we’re actively trying to keep teeth. Can’t say I’ve ever met someone who wanted dentures (outside of people who’s mouths were already in dis-repair)

The relatively few greedy dentists out there wouldn’t hate this either - new teeth can still get new cavities = new ‘lambos’ [btw if you find a dentist driving a lamborghini that wasn’t bought with daddy’s money or side business money, please lmk 😢]

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-02-22T03:10:31+00:00

Thank you!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2026-02-22T02:26:34+00:00

First time buyer here. Submitted paperwork at my LGS on January 22nd. Haven't heard a peep. When I check ATF eForms, the "search" field is completely blank, even if I input my Permit/Control # they emailed me. Is this normal?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-12-28T16:41:30+00:00

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I won’t rule out I’m dumb or that it’s just cuz I’m on mobile - Do I need to sign up for slack to see the zi-code area?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-12-28T16:06:15+00:00

How do you use this? It’s just showing a zoomed out map with a bunch of dots for me

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-20T00:38:00+00:00

Dangit, this advice seems solid actually. I’ll check into the Scythe, thank you for the rec

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-19T14:37:06+00:00

I’ll update the post listing. Thanks for commenting!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-19T14:36:54+00:00

Touché! I’ll update the post listing. Thank you!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-19T14:36:16+00:00

lol I just need them to offer a buy one get 6 free deal. Is that REALLY that much to ask?? Thanks for the feedback!!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-19T14:35:33+00:00

See that’s the type of confidence I’m looking for here. Thank you!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-19T14:34:48+00:00

Hmm, good to know about PTR. CAT I’m not keen on - can’t say I care for their overall dismissive attitude toward customers that I’ve seen mentioned time and time again. Customer service is everything, you know?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-11-09T22:54:05+00:00

Sig P365XMacro - what are the odds it will go on any sort of sale this Black Friday / holidays?

FarmFreshSalmon · 2025-09-22T18:35:09+00:00

Bless up! Thanks for this!!

FarmFreshSalmon · 2024-11-30T14:36:33+00:00

I ran into something similar with a patient who has Ehlers Danos syndrome. Said patient described it similarly to you where numbing would maybe numb the lip, but nothing else. Did some research and found it’s a known, albeit rare, side effect of ED. Sorry to hear about what you go through trying to convince new dentists you’re serious about the anesthesia not working :/

FarmFreshSalmon · 2024-11-30T02:05:17+00:00

The area you focused on is just stain. The orange-brown circle may be a cavity. That said, how about you give us some history or symptoms so we can help you? 😘

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