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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I totally get the flossing struggle with braces - been there myself. Mouthwash was definitely my go-to backup on lazy nights too. About the special "braces" mouthwash though, I tried one for a couple months and honestly ...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I hear ya, the water flosser can definitely be a lifesaver. But honestly, I still alternate between traditional floss and the water flosser. Call me paranoid, but I always feel like the water alone might miss something s...
RE: Feeling self-conscious about new dentures, any tips?
Yeah, gum was tricky for me too at first - kept feeling like it'd tug something loose. Pasta and eggs were my go-to as well. And you're right about reading aloud...felt goofy, but it really did help me adjust quicker. Ha...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
I was worried about sensitivity too, but honestly it wasn't as bad as I expected. Just had some mild discomfort with cold stuff for a week or so... nothing major. Like you said: That made a huge difference for me too.
RE: Keeping Mouth Clean After Dental Work - Am I Overdoing It?
Yeah, I totally get the paranoia - I was exactly the same after my extraction. But honestly, rinsing every couple hours might be a bit much. My dentist mentioned that too much rinsing can actually disturb the healing clo...
RE: Feeling groggy hours after dental sedation - is this normal?
Yeah, I've had sedation a couple times for dental stuff, and your experience sounds pretty familiar. Last year I had my wisdom teeth out, and they gave me sedation meds because I was super anxious. The procedure itself w...
RE: these meds are turning my mouth into the sahara desert
Yeah, been there myself - it's probably dry mouth from the meds. Had something similar when I was on allergy pills last year. Dentist told me saliva's actually super important for your teeth (who knew?), so you might wan...