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RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)
Dental codes make me want to pull my hair out too - one minute you think you’re covered, next minute you’re on the phone deciphering “restorative” vs “preventive” like it’s a riddle. I chipped a premolar on an olive pit ...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
That part right there - so true. The first time I felt that weird crunch, I was convinced something had gone wrong. Pretty sure I poked at it with my tongue for a week straight (which, in hindsight, probably didn’t help ...
RE: How I survived the teething stage (and kept my sanity)
Honestly, I used to think gum wipes were just another way for companies to get into our wallets, but after a couple of those mango incidents (how does it get so sticky?!), I caved. That said, I’ve actually had better luc...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
I hear you on the insurance thing - it’s wild how they’ll pay for a crown after the damage, but not the $40 guard that could’ve stopped it. We had a similar saga with my son and his soccer mouthguard. He chews through th...
RE: Getting my words back: finally speaking clearly with new dentures
That caramel situation hits way too close to home. The first time I tried biting into a sandwich with my new set, I felt like an amateur bomb squad technician - except the stakes were my dignity and lunch. It’s wild how ...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
Retainers and bagels - dangerous combo. I learned that the hard way with a toasted everything bagel and a wire retainer. One bite, and suddenly I’m standing in my kitchen with half a retainer and a mouthful of sesame see...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
Switching to a soft electric toothbrush really is a game changer - I used to think manual brushing was enough, but my hygienist convinced me otherwise. Honestly, the “gentle” whitening toothpastes are about as close as y...
RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch - Is It Possible?
Baking soda was my grandma’s go-to, but honestly, I found it a bit gritty and didn’t see much of a change - plus, I got paranoid about scrubbing off enamel. Oil pulling felt more like a weird spa ritual than actual white...
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RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH
I’ll admit, I’ve never understood the appeal of the slow wiggle. My youngest was all about “let’s get this over with” - one good chomp on a crusty baguette and out it came, usually mid-dinner. Maybe it’s just personality...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
I’ve always thought kids would be little Wolverine clones when it comes to healing, but my daughter took ages after her extraction - she milked the “soft foods only” thing for days. I swear she noticed every twinge. For ...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
Floss picks are honestly a game changer for a lot of people - especially if you’ve got dexterity issues or just plain tiredness at the end of the day. Consistency really does trump perfection here. I still use string som...