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RE: What actually happens when you need a bone graft for dental implants?
Persistent or worsening numbness shouldn’t automatically be treated as normal healing. For readers preparing for a graft, it can help to ask the surgeon: - How close is the planned site to the nerve on the scan? - How w...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
Rice is sneaky, isn’t it? I always thought mashed potatoes would be the worst, but it was actually bread for me - those little crumbs just glued themselves to the stitches. I’m with you on the saltwater; it felt gentler,...
RE: Can switching to electric brushes really brighten your smile?
I couldn’t agree more with that. I started using an electric brush after my hygienist recommended it - she said it would help with my arthritis, but honestly, I stuck with it because my teeth always feel polished after. ...
RE: Thinking about replacing a missing tooth - what should I expect?
I get why people lean toward implants, but honestly, I wouldn’t write off bridges so quickly. I’ve had both - a bridge first, then an implant years later when the bridge finally gave out. Yes, they shave the neighboring ...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
You nailed it with this. After my second bracket popped off thanks to a “soft” granola bar, I started treating every snack like a potential landmine. Even things like pita chips or “healthy” crackers can be brutal. I’ve ...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Those little brushes are the bane of my existence - honestly, I think I’ve spent more time hunting for them than actually using them. I started tying a few together with a twist tie, just to keep them from vanishing, but...
RE: Sealants Saved My Kid’s Smile - Anyone Else Have Good Results?
Sealants are a game-changer, no doubt. Back in my day, it was all about silver fillings and lectures about brushing better - never mind that those deep grooves were impossible to clean. I’ve had more fillings than I care...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
I hear you on that - those “miscellaneous” fees really add up. The first time I got an implant, I thought the main cost would just be the tooth itself, but between the extraction, bone graft, and then the “custom abutmen...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
You’re hitting the nail on the head here - trust is everything. I spent years dreading every cleaning because of a bad childhood filling, and nobody ever asked why I was so tense in the chair. Once I finally found a dent...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Salt water rinses were my saving grace, even though I dreaded the taste. Wax just made a mess for me too - never stayed put overnight. I’m curious, did anyone try those silicone covers instead of regular wax? Wondering i...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I’ve had more root canals than I care to count at this point, and honestly, the build-up in my head was always worse than the reality. That anxiety beforehand - heart racing, palms sweating, the works. But once you’re in...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I’ve been on the nightly fluoride rinse routine for ages - probably close to a decade now. My dentist actually pushed me toward it after I kept getting tiny cavities between checkups, even though I was brushing and floss...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
My youngest was a thumb sucker too - well past kindergarten, despite all the tricks and bribes we tried. I remember getting those same warnings from my own mother, and honestly, it got in my head. I’d stare at her bite e...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I hear you on the less blood, less drama part - my gums are a lot calmer since I switched to a water flosser too. Still, I’m convinced string floss gets in those tight spaces where water just can’t. Anyone else notice pl...
RE: Making brushing fun for little ones - what actually works?
I’ve seen the copycat thing work wonders, but I’ve also watched it flop if the kid’s just not in the mood. Honestly, back in the day, we didn’t have all these fancy flavors - just that classic mint. Do you think all thes...