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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
This is so true. The tongue is basically the Sherlock Holmes of the mouth - detects every tiny change instantly. I swear, when I got my filling last year, I couldn't stop touching it for days. Wild how something that fel...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I actually had the opposite experience with my water flosser. My oral surgeon was cool with it as long as I kept it on the lowest setting and aimed *away* from the socket. Maybe I just got lucky, but it felt way gentler ...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally agree, anxiety's usually worse than the actual procedure. Had a bone graft last year and spent days stressing over it, but honestly, the worst part was just keeping ice packs handy afterward. Also, Spotify playli...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Mine definitely helped with morning tension, but daytime was a bit hit or miss for me. Weirdly enough, I caught myself clenching more when stressed at work - guess the guard can't fix my boss being annoying, lol. But ove...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
Haha, sounds familiar. Our water flosser turned into a nightly splash zone too - who knew oral hygiene could double as bathroom entertainment? Love your approach about turning flossing into family bonding time though. Ki...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
Totally agree about the office vibe making a huge difference. My kid used to dread dentist visits until we found a place with a waiting room full of toys and staff who joked around with him. Honestly, I think he forgot h...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, seriously...who knew brushing teeth would turn into a science experiment? I switched to a sensitive toothpaste too, but honestly, easing up on pressure was the real game changer for me. Guess my gums were begging f...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Haha, totally relatable...I once googled myself into a panic after my extraction. You're definitely not alone in the rinse paranoia - been there, rinsed that. Glad you're feeling better now!
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Haha, felt this one. Monthly payments were my jam too - less panic-inducing. Plus, braces already hurt enough without adding wallet trauma to the mix...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Yeah, sugary stuff's the worst for me - especially candy or soda. Weirdly enough though, spicy food doesn't bother mine at all. Anyone else find that spicy foods are surprisingly okay...?
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
I get the logic behind starting early, but honestly, taking a baby who's barely got teeth yet to the dentist seems a bit overkill to me. My parents didn't take me until I was around five, and I never really had any denti...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Totally get the anxiety thing - my dentist's waiting room feels like a suspense thriller sometimes, lol. I used to skip appointments too, thinking I'd save cash, but ended up paying way more later when a small cavity tur...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Totally with you on blueberries - they blend up pretty smooth and aren't too acidic either. Another good one is mango; it's soft enough that you don't have to blend forever, and it adds some sweetness when you're sick of...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Haha, popcorn is basically the wisdom teeth recovery equivalent of stepping on a Lego - instant regret. I made the mistake of thinking rice would be fine too... nope. Tiny grains everywhere, total nightmare. Instant oat...
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth
That's a neat idea, but honestly, cartoon cups didn't do much for us. My kiddo just wanted milk no matter what character was on the cup...we ended up slowly diluting it with water instead. Took patience, but it worked ev...