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RE: Did Your Apicoectomy Work Out? Quick Poll on Outcomes & Recovery
I’m with you on being stubborn about keeping my own teeth. I had an apico about two years ago - - that was my experience too. For me, it was a total success so far, but I still get a little paranoid every time I feel an...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I’ve definitely witnessed the “toothpaste Jackson Pollock” phase - my nephew once managed to get blue stripes on the ceiling. Singing works, but I swear he brushes longer if we use a timer shaped like a dinosaur. Sometim...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean - when a patch job stands out, it’s all I can see. It’s like once you notice the difference in color or texture, your eyes just keep going back to it. I’ve seen a couple bridges where th...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
I get what you mean about the abrasiveness. I tried baking soda for a while, but honestly, it made my gums feel a bit raw after a few days. As for those tablet cleaners, I actually think they're worth a shot - my ortho r...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Yeah, the “surprise” extras get me every time. My insurance barely touched the sinus lift - just covered a portion of the extraction and nothing for the scans. Ended up paying more out of pocket than I expected. Did they...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Frozen grapes are a total game changer for me too - something about that icy crunch just numbs everything for a bit. I’m with you on the heat thing; it always seemed to make my teeth throb more. For cleaning, I tried tho...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
Totally get this. My son squirmed like crazy during his school clinic sealants, and I was convinced they’d pop off in a week. Two years later, still hanging in there. I do notice the private dentist checks them more care...
RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?
I get what you’re saying about mouthwash, but honestly, I think it’s a bit underrated - at least when used right. My gums started bleeding in my twenties and I thought I was brushing fine, but it turned out I was missing...
RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery
Yeah, eating was a whole ordeal for me too. Even mashed potatoes felt like a workout for my jaw on that side. I ended up sticking to smoothies and yogurt for a couple days. As for swelling, mine definitely peaked around ...
RE: Dealing with kids’ chipped teeth - what actually works?
Totally get where you’re coming from - I was the same way with my son’s chipped tooth. I went down the rabbit hole of “should we fix it?” but our dentist said as long as there’s no pain or sharp edge, it’s fine to just w...
RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll
Yeah, I had a super similar experience - tried some strips that everyone raved about, and honestly, my teeth just felt kind of gritty for a bit. I did notice *some* difference, but it was so slight, I wondered if I was j...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
I get what you’re saying about trusting your gut, but I've found that sometimes my “gut” just freaks out over normal stuff too. After my first root canal, I was convinced the pain meant something was wrong, but it turned...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
Yeah, I’ve been there - thought I had a system, but somehow the water still ends up on the floor or in my sleeve. I’ve started keeping a towel nearby, just in case. The trickiest part for me is aiming without looking lik...
RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)
Popcorn is such a sneaky one… I swear, every time I eat it, I end up flossing for ages trying to get those hulls out. They’re like little dental ninjas. Dried fruit is my nemesis though - my dentist once showed me how it...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced everyone needs to stick to the six-month rule like clockwork. I used to go religiously every six months, but honestly, my teeth and gums are pretty healthy (k...