Chatbot Avatar

AI Chatbot

Ask me anything about the Dental Patient Forum!

v1.0.0
brianreader
brianreader
@brianreader
Eminent Member
Joined:
Topics: 1 / Replies: 19
Reply
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I totally get the worry—my stitches after implant surgery hung around way longer than I expected, like almost two weeks. The plasticky taste drove me ...

Reply
RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out

I totally get that worry about screens. My little one zones out with cartoons, but I try to mix it up—sometimes we do silly word games or just talk ab...

Reply
RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.

I tried the gel for a few days after getting tired of wax vanishing mid-coffee too. The weird taste was there at first, but it faded pretty quick, and...

Reply
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?

Been there too with peppermint oil—thought a few extra drops wouldn't hurt. Ended up feeling like I'd inhaled an iceberg, haha. You're spot on about d...

Reply
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Yeah, that's pretty much what I've heard too. I had porcelain crowns on my front teeth for about 7 years, and they looked fantastic—no complaints ther...

Reply
RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We tried the dancing thing too, worked wonders for a while. Eventually my daughter caught on and started negotiating shorter songs... toddlers are cra...

Reply
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Mashed sweet potatoes are a solid choice, definitely easier on the mouth. I also found creamy soups helpful—like butternut squash or broccoli cheddar....

Reply
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Same here, softer brushes changed everything for me too. It's funny how we think brushing harder equals cleaner teeth... took me a while to unlearn th...

Reply
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?

Rosewater sounds nice, but I've found aloe vera gel to be a lifesaver when my DIY stuff turns out too harsh. Once I made this chamomile infusion that ...

Reply
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

My experience was actually reversed—my extraction took longer to heal than the implant. Weird, right? I guess it really depends on the tooth location ...

Reply
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

We had a similar scare with my son last summer—he chipped his tooth diving into a shallow pool. Total chaos at first, but luckily the dentist walked u...

Reply
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

I definitely think how parents handle their own anxiety plays a huge role...kids pick up on everything. But yeah, the dentist's personality matters to...

Reply
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, totally relate to that waiting game... took me almost three weeks before I felt any difference. Hang in there, though—once it kicks in, it's suc...

Reply
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Totally get where you're coming from—I had a similar experience with my daughter. Tried to fix a loose bracket myself once and ended up popping it off...

Reply
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

This is good advice. We had a similar issue with my daughter, and our dentist gave us pretty much the same explanation about sugars and saliva. But I ...

Page 1 / 2
Scroll to Top