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RE: What would you do if your kid knocked out a tooth at the playground?
I’ve actually had a front tooth knocked out in my younger days (bike accident - classic), and my dentist told me afterward that milk is the best thing if you can’t put the tooth back in place yourself. Water apparently d...
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RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
I hear you about the milk trick, but I’ve actually had a dentist tell me water’s better than nothing if you don’t have milk handy - just don’t scrub the tooth. Honestly, in that panic, even holding it in your cheek is so...
RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
That “sh” and “s” mix-up is all too familiar. I remember the first week with my new set, I couldn’t get through a sentence without feeling like my tongue was in a wrestling match. My daughter actually recorded me trying ...
RE: Sealants Saved My Kid’s Smile - Anyone Else Have Good Results?
That’s been my experience too. My grandkids both grind their teeth, and their dentist mentioned using a resin-based sealant that’s more resistant to wear. We’ve had mixed results - one set lasted three years, the other n...
RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?
The pressure sensor thing really threw me for a loop the first time it buzzed at me. I remember thinking, “Come on, I’ve been brushing my teeth for over sixty years, and now this gadget’s telling me I’m doing it wrong?” ...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
That “not quite fresh” feeling is real for me too. I once forgot my tablets for a few days and tried just water and a brush - honestly, by day three, I felt like my dentures had picked up a film I couldn’t shake. Maybe i...
RE: Improve Your Oral Health & Preventive Care with Trusted Dental Experts
That sounds so familiar, and honestly, I think you’re onto something about comfort being more important than all the latest gadgets. I’ve been seeing the same dentist for over thirty years now - her office hasn’t changed...
RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces - what’s it really like?
That rings true for me, too. Some nights, I feel like I’m brushing forever and still missing a spot or two. Over time, I’ve learned not to be too hard on myself - progress over perfection. The “braces adventure” definite...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
I had the same worries before I started with clear aligners last year. Honestly, most people didn’t even realize I was wearing them unless I mentioned it. There’s a bit of a learning curve - my “s” sounds were a little o...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
I get being cautious, but honestly, I found sticking to soft foods for too long just made me more anxious. After a couple days, I eased in some scrambled eggs and soft pasta, and it was fine - no issues. Sometimes, I thi...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Honestly, I’ve had the same trouble with silk floss, and after years of dental work, I’m not convinced it’s just the brand. Sometimes it’s about how tight your teeth are or if you’re dealing with old fillings - silk just...
RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?
I’ve noticed the same thing with the sweet vape flavors - they seem to dry my mouth out way more than the plain or menthol ones. I don’t think it’s just in your head about the xylitol gum, either. My hygienist actually s...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
That’s been my experience too. I tried those expanding flosses because everyone raved about them, but they felt like trying to wedge a sofa through a doggy door. My teeth are close together and I ended up with bits of fl...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Tried a few of the silk flosses myself, and I’ll admit, they’re a step up from the corn-based ones that just disintegrate halfway through. Still, I’ve got some tight spots that even silk struggles with. The tape-style yo...