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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Interesting points about flossing before brushing - I used to do the opposite for years, thinking it was better to brush first and then floss out whatever got missed. But after switching things up (thanks to my dentist's...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Yeah, I found the same thing. Tried bamboo brushes for a while because I liked the eco-friendly idea, but they just didn't hold up well enough for daily use around implants. The bristles would fray quickly, and the handl...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Totally get where you're coming from - sometimes intuition beats textbook advice. Ice reduces inflammation directly, so your "paranoia" probably had some solid logic behind it. Glad you found something that genuinely hel...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
That's actually a really good breakdown. Saliva's role in oral health is often underestimated - it's basically your mouth's first line of defense against decay and gum disease. I've read studies showing that chronic dry ...
RE: ROOT CANAL ISSUES: ANTIBIOTICS OR RETREATMENT?
We went through something similar with my husband a couple years ago. Antibiotics knocked the infection down temporarily, but sure enough, it flared back up after a few months. Eventually, we opted for retreatment of the...
RE: Finally conquered my dentist anxiety, here's what helped me
Interesting point about the headphones - I get what you mean about becoming hyper-aware of sensations. For me, though, I've noticed that having a detailed conversation during procedures can sometimes backfire. If the den...