I get why the syringe worked well for you, but honestly, I found a cheaper alternative that did the trick just fine. I didn't get one from my dentist, so I grabbed one of those cheap condiment squeeze bottles from the dollar store (the kind you'd use for ketchup or mustard). Filled it with warm salt water and gently rinsed after meals. Worked surprisingly well—got rid of those stubborn bits without spending extra cash. Might be worth a shot if anyone's looking to save a few bucks...
That's actually pretty clever—I wish I'd thought of that. My dentist gave me one of those curved-tip syringes, and it worked fine, but honestly your squeeze bottle idea sounds easier to handle. Did anyone else find rinsing uncomfortable at first? Took me a while to get used to it...
The squeeze bottle idea does sound handy, but honestly, I found the syringe gave me more precise control over pressure and direction. Took a bit of practice, sure...but once I got the hang of it, rinsing felt less awkward and sensitive overall.
I get what you're saying about the syringe, but did you find it uncomfortable at first? I tried the syringe too, and honestly, the first few times were pretty awkward. Felt like I was either too gentle or accidentally blasting water everywhere. After a few days though, it did start feeling more natural and precise. The squeeze bottle was easier initially, but I agree it lacked that accuracy—especially when trying to avoid sensitive spots.
Curious though, how long did it take you to feel fully normal again? For me, swelling went down after about a week, but sensitivity lingered for almost three weeks. Eating crunchy stuff was a no-go for way longer than I expected...
Yeah, the syringe definitely took some getting used to for me too—felt like I was either barely rinsing or pressure-washing my gums, lol. My sensitivity lasted around two weeks, but jaw stiffness stuck around even longer. Did anyone else notice jaw tightness lingering longer than expected?
