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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Totally agree about the salt water rinses - I was skeptical at first, but they really made a difference for me too. Weirdly enough, scrambled eggs became my go-to after extraction. Soft enough not to irritate anything, b...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I've been using a cordless one for about two years now, and honestly, I haven't noticed any major difference at my dental checkups compared to when I briefly used a countertop model. My dentist always says my gums look g...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've never tried the denture tablet trick, that's actually pretty clever. Mine usually last around 6 months or so before they start looking sketchy... but yeah, headaches were a big issue for me too until I switched to a...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
I had a similar experience with interdental brushes - felt like I was wrestling with tiny pipe cleaners at first, lol. But honestly, the water flosser didn't really click with me either. Maybe I'm just clumsy, but I ende...
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?
Haha, peppermint oil mishaps are the worst...been there myself. But honestly, coconut oil never really worked for me - felt too greasy. I ended up diluting with aloe vera juice instead, way less oily and super soothing. ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, that's exactly how I'd describe it! Took me ages to get used to mine too. But honestly, after a couple weeks, it felt weird going back to manual - like brushing with a feather duster or something... Hang in there, ...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
I totally get the hesitation about switching dentists - been there myself. A couple years ago, I had a filling that just never felt right. Kept going back to the same dentist, and he kept tweaking it, but nothing really ...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
I get what you're saying about chemistry, but I wouldn't totally discount reputation. We actually found our current dentist through a friend's recommendation - she was praised for being patient and gentle with kids. Turn...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
Haha, spinach is the worst offender! I once spent half a date subtly trying to dislodge a stubborn sesame seed... talk about awkward. But you're right, eventually it just becomes routine and you barely even think about i...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
Yeah, sensitive toothpaste helped me a bit too, but honestly the biggest improvement came after my dentist suggested a fluoride varnish treatment. Was skeptical at first...but it really toned down the sensitivity noticea...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
I feel your pain with the Oral-B... honestly, I tried sticking it out but eventually switched to a Sonicare. It felt way gentler on my brackets, kinda like a soft hum instead of a construction site in my mouth, lol. My o...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
That's interesting, because oddly enough, I had the exact opposite experience after my biopsy. Cold foods were pretty much the only thing I could handle comfortably at first. I remember trying oatmeal thinking it'd be ge...
RE: Tired of dentists pushing extra treatments for cavities
I was skeptical about sealants at first too, felt like just another upsell. But after my third cavity in two years, I figured I'd give it a shot. Honestly, it's been a game changer for me. Haven't had any new cavities si...
RE: root canal coming up - any tips to ease the nerves?
I totally get where you're coming from. I had my first root canal last year, and honestly, the anxiety leading up to it was way worse than the actual procedure. I brought headphones and listened to a podcast I love - som...
RE: metal mouth struggles - how do you deal with eating in public?
Honestly, I felt exactly the same way at first. I remember going out for pizza with friends about a month into having braces - total disaster. But after a while, I realized people really aren't paying as much attention a...