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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?
Totally get this. I had a tooth extraction last year, and anxiety was definitely a big factor for me too. Didn't go with nitrous (budget reasons), but my dentist recommended bringing headphones and playing calming music ...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I get why IV sedation is appealing, especially if anxiety is a big issue. But honestly, laughing gas worked pretty well for me. The trick was having a dentist who really took their time easing me into it - slowly increas...
RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
I totally get where you're coming from on the awkward speech thing - those old retainers were definitely a struggle at first. But honestly, from my experience, aligners these days aren't quite as bad as those chunky reta...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've never thought about gum for sensitivity either, but it makes sense when you think about saliva helping neutralize acids and soothe nerves. After my whitening, the dentist recommended a toothpaste specifically for se...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
My experience lines up pretty closely with your dad's, actually. I'm in my early 70s and switched to an electric toothbrush (Oral-B, not Sonicare) about a year ago after my dentist recommended it. At first, I found the v...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Yeah, that's pretty common actually. I remember thinking once the swelling went down, I'd be good to go - but nope, still had that dull ache lingering for a while. What helped me most was staying ahead of the pain with r...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Totally get the caution - fluoride can seem a bit scary at first glance. When my grandkids started brushing, my daughter was super careful too. We found that sticking to a tiny smear (even smaller than pea-sized at first...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
I've definitely noticed brand makes a difference. Some cheaper isolates I've tried were chalky no matter how much I stirred. One affordable option that's surprisingly smooth is MyProtein's isolate - mixes easily with jus...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Peanut butter and mac and cheese sound great, but honestly, I found peanut butter way too sticky after my extractions. It kept getting stuck in places I didn't even know existed...ugh. Instead, applesauce and yogurt were...
RE: Sick of mint gum - anyone got better ideas?
I've tried fennel seeds too, and you're right - it's surprisingly refreshing. Took me a bit to get used to the licorice-y taste, but now I actually prefer it over gum. From what I've heard from my dentist, natural remedi...