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RE: Jaw pain driving me nuts, any home remedies that actually work?
Does the pain flare up after chewing tough or chewy foods, like steak, gum, or crusty bread? If so, would switching to softer foods for a few days take some load off the joint while you arrange a dental evaluation? Click...
RE: How did you pick a dentist for gum reshaping?
Same here - my dentist pretty much just shrugged and said “everyone’s different.” Not super helpful. Honestly, I still get a little sensitivity when I eat ice cream, but it’s not terrible. As for the laser, healing felt ...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
We did the whole “tooth in a cup of milk” thing once, but honestly, who’s carrying milk to the playground? I’ve heard water isn’t great since it can damage the root cells - did your dentist say anything about that? I alw...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
Yeah, I’ve been there - lost a retainer at a hotel once and had to scramble for a replacement. Mail-order worked out okay for me too, but I totally get the worry about teeth drifting. Did your dentist say how often you s...
RE: Keeping Implants Healthy Years Down the Road
Mine’s all about the “belt and suspenders” approach - water flosser plus those tiny brushes. She says water flossers are great but can miss stuff around implants. I tried to negotiate just using the flosser (less poking,...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Honestly, I tried the salt water thing and just ended up drooling everywhere. Anyone else find it hard to swish when your mouth barely opens? I actually preferred just toughing it out with nothing - less mess, less fuss....
RE: Feeling let down after dental implant surgery - anyone else?
I swear my teeth have a mind of their own too - like they’re unionized and negotiating overtime. That deep bone ache is the worst, right? Did you get those weird “phantom” twinges at night, or is that just me overthinkin...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
That line got me too. I always thought if it was a quick pull, you could just coast through recovery - nope. I’ve had both surgical and regular extractions, and honestly, the “simple” ones can lull you into thinking you’...
RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?
I swear, dentists must have X-ray vision or something. Mine gave me the same speech about cracks and “bacteria highways” (his words, not mine). I kept mine for four years and only swapped it when it started feeling loose...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Mirror, shirt, and cat - yep, sounds about right. But am I the only one who actually prefers the water flosser tickle to that weird “snap” you get with regular floss? I swear, my gums used to bleed every time with string...
RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?
Honestly, I’m starting to think my teeth are just drama queens. I brush, I floss, I even tried those fancy little water flossers - still ended up with cavities between my molars last year. Flossing helps, but I swear som...
RE: DOES SKIPPING FLOSSING REALLY MATTER? NEW STUDY SAYS MAYBE
I totally relate to the “watch spots” saga. My dentist has a whole chart just for my “areas of interest” - it’s like dental bingo at this point. Meanwhile, my roommate eats candy like it’s a food group and never gets so ...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I used to be a diehard string floss person - mostly because my hygienist guilt-tripped me into it every six months. But I swear, no matter how gentle I tried to be, I’d end up looking like I’d just eaten a bowl of razor ...
RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?
Haha, I totally relate to the UV box “emergency kit” vibe. Ever tried those mouthwashes that promise minty-fresh mornings? They never last for me - by breakfast, it’s back to fire-breathing. Does anyone else feel like co...
RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?
Not gonna lie, I’ve never had much luck with the whitening mouthwashes - either my teeth feel like they’re getting zapped, or I can’t tell if anything’s happening. You mentioned Crest feeling gentler, but weirdly, Lister...