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RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
I totally get that. I had a bridge put in after a cycling accident, and the color was off from the start. My dentist tried to match it but under certain lights, it’s just… obvious. I’ve found using those little floss thr...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That “chewing on pennies” thing is real - nobody warned me about that aftertaste. I totally get what you mean about the metallic taste. It’s such a weird sensation, and honestly, I didn’t expect it to linger as much as ...
RE: Why do kids always seem to chip a tooth at the worst possible moment?
That lab fee thing gets me every time - like, what are they even doing in there? I chipped a tooth on a popcorn kernel once and the edge was so sharp, I couldn’t stop poking it with my tongue. Dental wax helped a bit, bu...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
Honestly, I kinda had the opposite experience. After my last tightening, I forced myself to do a little gentle jaw movement - like just talking or humming along with music - and it seemed to help loosen things up faster....
RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?
I totally relate to the hyper-focusing thing - sometimes I’ll catch myself clenching and then can’t stop thinking about it for hours. Did you ever get checked by a dentist or jaw specialist, or just rely on self-monitori...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
The plastic ones always seem to pick up that funky smell no matter how much I rinse them. I switched to a metal scraper, and yeah, it does feel cleaner, but I get paranoid about pressing too hard too. I’ve definitely scr...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
I actually found the recliner more comfortable than lying flat, but yeah, my mouth felt super dry in the mornings. I kept a humidifier running nearby, which helped a bit, but it wasn’t perfect. I’ve heard some people use...