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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
Scrambled eggs were my go-to too, and I totally avoided anything remotely crunchy for like a week. The chlorhexidine taste is so gross, but I kept telling myself it was worth it if it helped healing. Did you notice any s...
RE: Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts
Those foam swabs are wild, right? I remember thinking, “Is this actually doing anything?” but at least I wasn’t wincing every two seconds. For me, it was about a week before I could chew on that side without feeling like...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
Haha, yeah, my bathroom mirror got a daily shower when I tried the cheap water flosser. Honestly, I didn’t notice much change in gum swelling - just more cleanup. For me, it’s more puffiness than bleeding, though the fir...
RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?
We’ve got a similar routine at home. My son’s been using an electric brush with the pressure sensor, and while it’s a cool feature, I still see those sneaky spots around his back teeth that get missed. Sometimes I’ll han...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
Metal tongue scrapers totally freaked me out at first, too - I kept picturing some kind of medieval torture device. But after my hygienist suggested one, I gave it a go (with a lot of hesitation) and wow, it really did m...
RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
It’s wild how those tiny choices add up, right? I used to think “just this once” wouldn’t hurt, but my teeth definitely disagreed. My dentist did mention fluoride rinses when I started noticing those faint white spots - ...
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
I get where you're coming from - my daughter begged for whitening strips after seeing those TikToks too. I was super hesitant because she’s always been sensitive to cold drinks and ice cream, and I’d heard the same stuff...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
Funny, I had the total opposite - my wisdom teeth were a breeze, but when I lost a regular molar it just ached for days. I guess everyone’s mouth reacts differently. That lingering throbbing is the worst... ice packs and...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
I totally relate to that “is this safe?” panic - funny how the line between DIY pride and regret is so thin, right? I’ve had a similar experience, but with mouth rinses. Got a little too ambitious with a clove and sage i...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
Lol, same here! When I first got mine, it felt like chewing on a tiny marble for a few weeks. It does get better though, promise. I've had both porcelain and zirconia crowns over the years, and honestly, zirconia feels s...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Gotta say, I've tried the watch face thing before and honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. It was an older watch, nothing too fancy, but the toothpaste ended up leaving a cloudy haze rather than removing the scratches. I t...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Totally relate to this! I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, mashed potatoes were my go-to, but yeah, they definitely lingered and made me paranoid. Scrambled eggs were easier for sure, but I found oatmeal worked e...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
I totally get where you're coming from - sometimes knowing too much can feel overwhelming. I've been there myself, sitting in the dentist's chair, nodding along as they list off procedures that sound more like car repair...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Sensodyne definitely takes some getting used to, haha - felt like brushing with cake frosting at first. About vaping, my dentist did mention it can dry out your mouth, which apparently makes teeth more sensitive and pron...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Totally get this - I stayed away from nuts and crunchy granola bars for ages. Even after the dentist gave me the green light, I kept imagining something getting stuck in there...guess our brains just need extra convincin...