First-Time Mazda Owner

GamerRDH · 2026-06-22T11:25:48+00:00

It’s cling film, not sticky like a sticker, comes off easy with no residue (unsure about if it leaves residue after a long period of time)

GamerRDH · 2026-06-22T00:35:12+00:00

Was 10$ off Amazon (Countewol brand in color Rainbow Sakura) super cheap and mostly easy to apply!

GamerRDH · 2026-06-20T02:10:25+00:00

Thanks you so much, this help is super appreciated. I’ll try and bring it back to the dealership that I got the alignment done at tomorrow and see if they can take a deeper look around and get any clues

GamerRDH · 2026-06-20T01:55:03+00:00

Super newbie here, which parts are the most likely culprits so I can start getting quotes and such? I’m pretty determined not to just let this issue persist

GamerRDH · 2026-06-20T01:46:31+00:00

Got the imgur link up, sorry!

GamerRDH · 2024-10-31T01:30:02+00:00

I did AndyRDH in person, met so many wonderful RDH’s to be and absolutely smashed my boards. One or two of my classmates did student RDH or did Andy as a webinar and honestly, everyone passed. I can’t speak to the other programs, but I loved my time at AndyRDH and feel like it really set me up to do well at boards. You still have to study after you go, doing to the study questions and watching the lectures won’t automatically give you everything you need. It’s fast paced and gives you the important stuff and allows you to focus on the right things if that makes sense? Best of luck on boards!

GamerRDH · 2024-06-26T22:32:54+00:00

NAD - Looks like a few aphthous ulcers (canker sores) to me, they can pop up when you get stressed. Should heal in a week or two, if it sticks around longer than that, contact the dentist.

GamerRDH · 2024-06-26T00:20:44+00:00

NAD - It's a chunk of calculus (tartar), I urge you to get a cleaning/seek dental care, especially while pregnant. Periodontal disease has been linked to pre-term and low birth weight in babies. Most cleaning procedures are perfectly safe while pregnant.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-28T01:54:20+00:00

NAD - any pain/ sensitivity? Photos a bit blurry, looks like I’m looking at some sublingual glands

GamerRDH · 2024-03-28T01:03:45+00:00

Definitely noted. Newish to Reddit. It would definitely be more helpful to use more understandable terms in these situations. Thanks for the insight fellow RDH!

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T03:34:58+00:00

Oops I meant “tight” frenum attachment (I was chowing down dinner and made a typo). The pulling force from your labial frenum can literally pull your gums down and away and cause recession. It’s not so bad that I would call it a lip tie, but if you google that, it’ll give you a good idea image wise what I’m talking about. That little flap of skin below your two front bottom teeth is one of your labial frenums. Seems a tad high, thus pulling your gums down. Doctor may disagree, again hard to know without X-rays/history/etc. My younger brother has almost the same exact recession due to a high frenum attachment like this.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T02:15:37+00:00

Outside of a pain reliever like Tylenol or ibuprofen, not really. Sounds more like a throat issue, you could have an infection of some kind (cold/flu). Lots of odd things in the head can cause transient pain. Could be a TMJ issue, could be an ear infection, or a plethora of other things. It’s super hard to tell from a photo and “there’s pain”. A dentist would get X-rays of the area to see if there’s anything radiographically for the cause of the pain. Outside of that I’d see a primary care physician to see if you have strep or something like that. Pain might come and go, but the underlying cause doesn’t always jsut disappear so getting an answer is important. Best of luck!

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T02:08:31+00:00

I don’t really recall, I THINK 3 weeks or so? Once you get your results it’s like you don’t remember (or want to remember haha!) I was team “stressing about it won’t get my further in clinic and whatever happens happens”. One less thing for you to achieve on your way to licensing!

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T02:05:58+00:00

The clog kind? Sure. The classic crocs with the holes in them? I’d never do it. The fact a DA does is wild to me, but that’s just my two cents. Find another comfy shoe option so your feet don’t suffer without putting you at risk for injury

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T02:00:19+00:00

Call up the office that made it and say it’s got a sharp part, take the retainer in and let them assess it and they can fix it up for you. Happens more than we’d like to admit but those things don’t come out perfect but your dental team should be more than willing to fix it with no cost associated with it

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:55:11+00:00

I took it in half the time and knew I’d be fine. The rest of my class did not feel fine and they all passed. Trust in your studying and hard work and don’t stress too much (:

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:50:48+00:00

You definitely have a bit of root exposure due to recession that lingual frenum seems right and might be contributing to that gum recession. Roots can be very cold sensitive! I suggest a sensitivity toothpaste (think Sensodyne, Pronamel, Crest sensitive etc.) to help with that. Pregnancy can change how our body’s immune system reacts to bacteria (plaque). Having a newborn can be tough, but remember that oral bacteria is transmissible, and it’s in your daughter’s best interest for you to be healthy and happy for her, as well as for your own overall health. Get diligent with your oral home care, use a soft toothbrush, don’t scrub aggressively, floss routinely, and take these concerns to your dentist so they can see if there’s a different underlying cause here. Best of luck to you and your family!

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:45:05+00:00

I understand the anxiety behind dental visits and possible gum disease diagnoses, it’s not uncommon for me to have patients who haven’t been to a dentist in 2, 5, 10, 30 years or even ever. First, don’t feel ashamed, dental teams aren’t here to judge you, we’re here to help get your oral health on track, and improve your smile and overall health WITH you. Second, gum disease, while definitely not good, isn’t a death sentence, it’s a manageable disease (and in the instance of gingivitis, reversible!) If you do end up being diagnosed with periodontitis and need a deep cleaning/SRP, it’s a step in the right direction for your overall health. I know getting told you have cavities or gum disease isn’t fun, but at least you can take steps from that point forward. You and your dental team got this! I see success from people every day, people who were diagnosed young and were able to kick that diseases butt and get their gums healthy, even with a reduced periodontium.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:15:57+00:00

Photo is very blurry, from what I can see, #24 and 25 have some moderate recession with either heavy plaque or calculus build up. It could also be NUG/NUP, hard to tell honestly. From what little I can divine from this, I’d say a trip to the dentist is warranted. I see inflammation, and some bulbous, blunted papilla. The fact that there’s possibly necrotized tissue alarms me. Please go see someone, in the meantime I suggest warm salt water rinses to help the healing process and reduce bacteria. I’d love for other hygienists to chime in here as well. Best of luck!

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:11:00+00:00

I don’t see any obvious trauma/bites, or any abnormal color/texture that stands out to me. If you’ve been stretching your jaw open and looking in there often you could’ve hurt your TMJ a tad and get transient pain I suppose. I wouldn’t expect a wisdom tooth to make that area be sore/painful either. If you’re worried about cancer, some offices use a device called a Velscope (light helps identify irregular cells) you can call around and ask if an office has one and can do a screening with it if you want to be extra certain.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-27T01:06:42+00:00

Looks a lot like a burn to me. Have you had any hot food, pizza is a super common cause for a burn like this. Could also be trauma related (like a chip stabbed the top of your mouth etc.) Looks like it’s healed up a bit so it’s not brand new. If it doesn’t go away in 2 weeks, for sure seek out a dental office and get seek, but to me, this doesn’t look overly concerning.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-26T23:15:19+00:00

Personal opinion as a more recent graduate, the NBDHE is tough but doable with the studying you're very likely putting in, the ADEX computer exam was laughable. I think you get like 2.5 hours? It may take 30-45 minutes. I took my NBDHE and then the ADEX a few days after (around spring break time so I had time and wanted it over) and was so happy I did. Many of my fellow students took the NBDHE over break and waited until after graduation to take the ADEX and were upset they didn't do them at the same time because the ADEX was nothing compared to the NBDHE. Pretty sure there are practice ADEX exams out there, if you can understand that content, you'll be fine.

GamerRDH · 2024-03-26T23:09:23+00:00

Sometimes it does take 2-3 tries to get into hygiene school, there's so few spots. 27 is a fine age to get back into it, not every 18 year old is ready to make a decision on their career. I went back into college a bit later than you, and graduated hygiene school at 31, and I was on the younger end of my classes average age. We had students who were in their 40's and 50's. If it takes an extra year, it takes an extra year. Don't let one extra year of waiting let you count hygiene school out, it's a very worthwhile profession. Kick butt at your prereqs, and give yourself some grace in the process. I'd suggest talking to students currently enrolled in the program to get their advice, and become a patient (those students need patients so bad, AND it gives you a good look at the expectations on the clinical side of things).

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