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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
That “spaceship sound” trick is genius - I’ve used similar language and it really does take the edge off, especially for the kids who overthink every new sensation. I do think sometimes we underestimate how much just a s...
RE: Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?
That’s a big one - straws seem so innocent until you realize the suction can mess things up. I made that mistake after my first molar extraction and ended up with the worst throbbing pain... never again. On the ice crea...
RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult - should I be freaking out?
I actually had a different experience with oil pulling - maybe it’s placebo, but after a few weeks, my gums just felt a bit less sore in the mornings. I’m not saying it regrows anything (my hygienist would laugh too), bu...
RE: Cold packs vs. anti-inflammatories after gum grafts - what worked for you?
The thing about post-op instructions is they really do tend to be one-size-fits-all, and I’ve always thought that was a bit odd. After my own gum graft, the cold packs felt nice for maybe the first few hours, but after t...
RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. You can do all the right things - brushing, flossing, limiting sugar - and still end up in the dentist’s chair with a kid who needs a filling. Genetics play a bigger role than we’d...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I switched from a cordless to a countertop model about a year ago, mostly because I got tired of refilling the little tank every single night. I will say, the bigger reservoir is a game changer, but the cleaning issue is...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried charcoal toothpaste for a couple weeks - figured it’d be a quick win for coffee stains. Ended up with sensitive teeth and a gritty feeling that drove me nuts. Not sure the ...
RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?
That’s been our experience as well. The interproximal brushes are helpful, but honestly, after popcorn or granola bars, it feels like we’re mining for gold in there. Water flossers do help, though they can be a bit of a ...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I get what you mean about the order feeling off - I had the same hesitation when I first started using a tongue scraper. Funny thing is, I read a bunch of articles and even asked my hygienist, and even they didn’t agree ...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
That right there sums up my feelings about water flossers in general. You think you’re doing a decent job with that regular brushing routine, and then you use the flosser and get a reality check. I’ve spent years recomme...
RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older - anyone else?
I hear you on the water flosser mess - tried one myself and ended up with more water on the mirror than in my mouth. I’ve noticed my gums act up more when I’m stressed or not sleeping well, even if my routine doesn’t cha...