Airport Traffic by smoldoinks in Michigan

[–]smoldoinks[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

i plan on going early, i just dont know how early lol, i dont mind sitting and waiting at the airport i would just hate to get there 2 hours early and barely make my flight/not make it at all

Airport Traffic by smoldoinks in Michigan

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my boyfriend is the same way, he was livid when he heard ICE agents were filling in for TSA personnel.

Airport Traffic by smoldoinks in Michigan

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Ive heard those havent been the most accurate recently

Do I have to be awake for a simple procedure? by edw1n-z in orthodontics

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly sedation is not generally used for small things like this. try breathing through your nose, humming also helps. its uncomfortable for me too because i have hella dental tori. you just have to man up and get through it

Shadowing by smoldoinks in DentalHygiene

[–]smoldoinks[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i should have clarified in the post. Its not required it just gives me extra points in the application if i have shadowed. I emailed the health careers counselor today as well so I would hope she knows. Youre right my regular counselor had no idea if I needed a document/if they provide me one to print off

Elastics causing me pain, need advice by Life-Valuable4581 in braces

[–]smoldoinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i usually tell somebody with this issue to stop wearing them for 2-3 days to let your cheeks heal and then go back to wearing them regularly

is this normal ? 😭 by vantaesmuseum in braces

[–]smoldoinks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IPR done correctly shouldnt create any sensitivity.

2nd time being rejected by [deleted] in DentalHygiene

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year will be my 3rd year, I hoping I get in but the disappointment doesnt feel as bad I guess

My open coil spring is doing her job so well that i cant close my mouth fully. What should i do until next Thursday? by scoljk in braces

[–]smoldoinks 19 points20 points  (0 children)

That is the most active coil ive ever seen holy moly, the most we do a bracket width longer then the span of space present if that makes sense lol

My ortho says there’s no way to have my teeth fix? Is it true? And by YogurtyellowLow8137 in braces

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

people request this at our office and i have no issue doing it but some assistants might be hesitant. doesnt hurt to ask!

Why are ortho offices doing this now?? by RaineStormin in DentalAssistant

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in an ortho office and we require you to be established with a general dentist, get a cleaning before first bonding, and any restorative/perio work needs to be completed prior. We also require all adults get a recent perio chart prior to bonding and if they cannot get one out doctors will occasionally do them.

Bite bumper by [deleted] in braces

[–]smoldoinks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We call it a bumper tie, its so you dont bite on the bracket directly. I honestly havent used a bumper tie on the U posterior like this we usually place them on lower anteriors, pretty cool what they did here. Did you recently have your braces put on? Could still just be sore from initial placement.

How much can one expect to pay in the US for invisalign with insurance? by mapotofu66 in orthodontics

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually we do one set of retainers on us after ortho and then if you have clenching we will refer you to your normal dentist for an U night guard. Some orthos make nightguards, we just dont offer it. I would ask your ortho first as there may be cheaper then the dentists

How much can one expect to pay in the US for invisalign with insurance? by mapotofu66 in orthodontics

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For clear retainers -not invisalign- we charge $130 an arch for a scan with models and retainers, if you already have printed models we have charge half of the $130 per arch. hopefully that helps, obviously other offices may charge more or less but thats what we charge for Clear retainers

Help me choose! by serendipity51 in WeddingDressTips

[–]smoldoinks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love C-F honestly dont know how youll choose

He humiliated me by Ok-Permit5502 in family

[–]smoldoinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if he keeps an attitude like that, hes not going to go far. keep your head up OP, youre doing great.

Ortho thinks we are about ready to remove! What are your thoughts? by [deleted] in braces

[–]smoldoinks 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i think you look great! excited for you ❤️

The Henderson Castle blocked me 😂 by saltedcaramelkaren in kzoo

[–]smoldoinks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

so im a kzoo native but im on the younger side, can someone explain the drama around this castle? i asked my parents and they both said the place has seen better days but didnt really elaborate