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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
Totally agree about the clove oil - everyone hypes up the numbing but that initial sting is rough. I’ve been there with the cold sensitivity too, especially after chipping a molar. For me, I found lukewarm stuff was safe...
RE: How soon do you notice bleeding gums?
That’s interesting about the white spots - I got those once after trying a new “extra whitening” toothpaste too, and I honestly thought it was just me being weirdly sensitive. It faded after I switched back to my regular...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
Totally get where you’re coming from - waiting makes me nervous too, especially after I had a retreatment that seemed fine at first but then started to ache a couple days later. I tried to tough it out, thinking maybe it...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
Honestly, I felt like I was gnawing on a rubber toy for weeks. For me, the trick was getting it adjusted at the dentist - turns out it was just a bit too thick in one spot. Maybe ask about a custom fit? It made a differe...
RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine
I totally get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience. I was frustrated with cheap floss too, but before switching brands, I started using a gentle sawing motion instead of snapping it between...
RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR - ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?
The haze is the worst, right? I totally get what you mean about feeling like everyone can see it - even though logically, I know most people probably aren’t staring at my teeth all day. Still, it gets in my head sometime...
RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?
I totally get where you’re coming from. My son freaked out before his first filling, and I was torn between just getting him sedated or trying to help him face it. We ended up going step by step - lots of practice visits...
RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
I hear you on the exhaustion. It’s like, you’re trying to do all the “right” things, but there’s always that nagging feeling you’re missing something or not doing enough. I remember when my son was a toddler, we had such...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
That sidewalk taste is spot on... I’ll never forget the gritty feel either. I totally agree about moderation - baking soda’s fine every now and then, but I got a little overzealous a few years back and my teeth felt sens...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
That “chipmunk face” feeling is all too familiar - I was in the same boat, just hoping for the swelling to go down. When I went in last year, my dentist actually gave me a little printout with step-by-step pain tips: ice...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I totally get the appeal of the water flosser - my kid with braces is way more likely to use it too. But I actually had a different experience when we swapped over. For a while, we relied almost entirely on the water jet...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I totally get the pressure thing - my son has braces, and I was worried about blasting his gums too hard. What worked for us was starting on the lowest setting and slowly bumping it up as he got used to it. Honestly, I s...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
We went the monthly route too, and honestly it was a lifesaver. But one thing I'd suggest is getting a second opinion before committing. Our first ortho quoted us a pretty steep price, but when we checked with another of...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Haha, totally relate to this! After my bone graft, I remember being super cautious about food too. Rice was definitely enemy number one - felt like a mini treasure hunt every time I brushed. Weirdly enough, pasta was my ...