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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Yeah, ice packs helped me too, but honestly, I found gentle heat after the first couple days worked better to ease the swelling. Everyone's different though - my dentist said some folks just take longer to bounce back. H...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I get what you're saying about monthly payments being easier to handle, but honestly, for me, the idea of dragging out payments stresses me out more. When I had my dental implants done, I saved up first and paid upfront....
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
Totally agree with you there. I had braces twice (yep, lucky me), and honestly, brackets loosening or wires poking out were just minor inconveniences compared to the horror stories I've seen from DIY attempts. Teeth aren...
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
Had a similar issue with a crown myself - dentist said it was supposed to be straightforward, but I ended up sensitive to hot drinks for weeks. Turns out the fit wasn't quite right, just like your son's. Once adjusted, i...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I've noticed the dryness thing too, actually. When I first started vaping, I didn't think much about hydration, but after a couple months my gums felt kinda sensitive and irritated. Mentioned it to my dentist, and she br...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I get the caution, especially with little ones treating toothpaste like candy - but honestly, fluoride-free toothpaste doesn't really offer the same cavity protection. I remember my dentist explaining that even tiny amou...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
I've actually wondered about almond milk myself. I switched to almond milk a while ago due to lactose intolerance, and honestly, I haven't noticed it helping with tooth sensitivity at all. Could just be me though... ever...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I've had similar issues with electric brushes too. Thought I was being gentle enough, but nope... gums still complained. Same here! Switching bristle softness was surprisingly helpful. Also found saltwater rinses soo...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
Haha, ain't that the truth... I've had similar experiences myself. A couple years back, my dentist spotted something tiny and said it was probably nothing to worry about yet - just keep an eye on it. Well, fast forward a...
RE: sleeping after jaw surgery is a nightmare
I tried the towel trick too, and honestly it wasn't bad...but I kept waking up to readjust it. Ended up stacking two thinner pillows instead - gave me just enough support without that weird wedge angle. Might be worth a ...
RE: Finally found something that helps dentist anxiety
Honestly, I doubt they'd care at all. Dentists see way stranger stuff than adults squeezing tiny donuts, trust me. But about the podcast thing - personally, I find narrative podcasts or true crime way too engaging. Weird...