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RE: Teeth Feel Like They're in a Vice - Anyone Got Tips?
Totally relate to this. I used to wake up feeling like my jaw had been through a boxing match, even with the night guard. One thing that helped me was actually massaging the muscles around my jaw and temples before bed -...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
Minty vape flavors always irritated my gums too, you're definitely not alone there. My dentist said something about certain flavorings or ingredients causing sensitivity for some people - guess it's just luck of the draw...
RE: Sensitive teeth struggle: sensodyne vs pronamel, what's your pick?
My dentist didn't push one type over another, but personally I've found water flossers gentler on sensitive gums. Regular floss sometimes irritated mine, making sensitivity worse. Switching to a water flosser helped noti...
RE: Teething troubles: anyone else swear by those silicone teethers?
Yeah, those silicone fruit teethers can get a bit funky if you're not constantly washing them. I tried them briefly with my youngest, but honestly found that chilled washcloths worked better for us. Just wet one, twist i...
RE: what if you had to handle dental implant healing on your own?
Totally agree recovery varies a ton from person to person. I was pretty laid-back about mine too - didn't even think about ice packs until my face puffed up like a chipmunk, lol. Frozen peas saved the day for sure. But y...
RE: Finally Found Relief From Awful Tooth Injury Pain - Here's What Worked for Me
Clove oil can be great, but honestly, it never lasted long enough for me - maybe an hour or two tops. I get your hesitation though; I was nervous at first too. Saltwater rinses are solid, but have you ever tried those nu...