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RE: Ice or gauze for a knocked-out tooth - what’s your go-to?
I get it, those moments are just pure adrenaline and confusion. When my cousin lost a tooth during soccer, I went straight for the gauze - ice felt pointless since there was so much blood. Never even thought about puttin...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
Yeah, the milk thing actually does help - my ortho explained it keeps the tooth cells alive longer than water. I totally agree, this stuff should be basic first aid in schools. Ours didn’t do any follow-up after a playgr...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I get what you mean about the brushes feeling weird at first. When I first got my bridge, I was basically poking around blindly and worried I was going to break something. Tried regular floss for a while but honestly jus...
RE: What surprised me after getting full arch implants
Totally get what you mean about your tongue feeling lost. The first week was super awkward for me too - kept biting my cheek and lisping on certain words. Eating was a slow process, mostly soft stuff at first. It took ab...
RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)
Honestly, I think about this a lot. My mom used to put a clean spoon in the freezer for my little brother to chew on - nothing fancy, but it worked. Now it's all about silicone and “BPA-free” everything. I get why people...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
That’s a great point. I used to get so caught up in my rubber bands and brushing routine that I’d totally overlook sore spots or wires poking in new places. It’s easy to let the checklist take over, but sometimes you rea...
RE: Wax vs. mouth rinses for braces-induced mouth ulcers - what actually works better?
Totally get what you mean about the wax - mine always seems to vanish or just gets gross after a few hours. I’ve tried the blue rinse too and honestly, it just made my mouth feel worse. Saltwater’s the only thing that’s ...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
Yeah, I’ve had to go back for a redo - my kid’s filling popped out after like two weeks. Not gonna lie, I was pretty annoyed, but the office didn’t charge us again since it was so soon. My daughter wasn’t thrilled, but i...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I totally get what you mean about the chipmunk cheeks - I felt like mine never went down for almost a week, no matter how much I iced. The numbness from the ice was honestly more annoying after a while than the swelling ...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, gum’s been a lifesaver for me with braces. I can’t always use a tongue scraper or brush after every meal, especially when I’m out. Sugar-free gum (like with xylitol) does mor...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I used to rinse right after brushing because the minty taste bugged me, but my orthodontist said to just spit and leave it. Honestly, I was skeptical, but my teeth have felt less sensitive since I started doing that. The...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?
My schedule got switched up because my gums were a bit swollen at first. Ended up with an extra checkup around week three. I guess they just play it by ear depending on how you’re healing. Honestly, I was super gentle br...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
I actually had to get traditional braces after using mail-order aligners. My teeth shifted in ways I didn't expect, and the aligners just couldn't fix it. The orthodontist said a retainer wouldn't have been enough - need...
RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles
Totally agree on the flossing technique making all the difference. We used to just rush through it, and my gums would always bleed - especially with braces. Once my ortho showed me how to curve the floss and really get u...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I noticed that too, but I’d rather have someone double-checking everything than missing stuff because they’re too relaxed. When I had my braces adjusted, the student was super methodical - maybe a bit stiff, but they cau...