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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?
Interesting - my experience with boil-and-bite guards has actually been fine, at least in terms of shifting teeth. I’ve used them for years and haven’t noticed any gaps or movement, but maybe that’s just luck or my bite ...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
That “old coins” description made me laugh - my grandson said something similar after his wisdom teeth came out. He wouldn’t touch the rinse either, no matter how much we tried to disguise it. I’m curious, did you ever t...
RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?
That bit about the bread made me laugh - desperate times indeed. I’ve been there, trying to improvise when the wax just won’t stay put. I do agree, nothing really compares to dental wax, even if it’s a bit of a diva. I’v...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
I’ve always wondered if the type of scraper really matters, but I agree - just making it part of the routine seems to be what counts. I used to skip tongue scraping, thinking brushing was enough, but adding it in made a ...
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?
Interesting to hear about using carrier oils to tone things down - I've tried that with clove oil a couple of times, mostly for toothache. It did seem to make it less harsh on the gums, but I always wondered if I was jus...
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?
Interesting to hear how long it took for you to stop noticing the bridge. I relate to that “intruder” sensation - mine felt like a guest who overstayed their welcome for quite a while. I kept poking at it with my tongue,...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
That's quite amusing - I agree, whatever makes brushing less stressful is beneficial. My grandson insisted on naming his toothbrushes; apparently, "Mr. Bristles" was far superior to any ordinary brush. Curious how these ...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I completely agree with this point about the night guard. I've had zirconia crowns myself for about four years now, and while they've held up impressively well, I did notice some minor discomfort after a year or so of ni...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I've been dealing with teeth grinding for decades, and I can tell you from personal experience that ignoring it isn't always harmless. Initially, I thought it was just a minor annoyance - waking up with a sore jaw or occ...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Interesting question - I think there's definitely value in meeting multiple surgeons, but honestly, sometimes too many opinions can muddy the waters. When I was preparing for my dental bone graft, I initially thought I'd...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
This made me chuckle a bit because I had a similar mishap myself. When I first got aligners, I underestimated how easily they could disappear into napkins at dinner parties. Embarrassing moments aside, I found aligners c...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
I totally get the anxiety you're describing about pressing too hard - been there myself. Even though electric brushes are supposed to do the heavy lifting, it's hard to shake that manual brushing habit of applying pressu...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Haha, minty-green stains sound like quite the adventure! I've never thought about denture tablets for my mouthguard - interesting suggestion. Usually, I just stick to mild soap and water, but now you've got me curious. D...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I completely agree with your points about hydration and gum chewing - those small changes really do make a difference. I was skeptical myself until my dentist explained how vaping affects blood flow in the gums, potentia...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
I agree about oatmeal - it can be surprisingly stubborn. For me, chilled yogurt smoothies were a lifesaver because they were soothing and didn't linger near the biopsy area. Did you find temperature made a noticeable dif...