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RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)
That nagging feeling is totally valid. I chipped a molar a couple years back - barely even noticed at first, just felt a little rough edge with my tongue. Figured I’d wait and see, but then, out of nowhere, it started th...
RE: Why is it so hard to get consistent aftercare for a chipped tooth?
That’s been my experience too - my dentist patched a chipped molar and just told me to “keep an eye on it.” No idea what I was supposed to watch for. Ended up back there two weeks later because it started hurting wheneve...
RE: What helped my mouth heal after implant surgery
Funny you mention the wedge pillow - I actually found it more annoying than helpful. I’d start off upright but by 2am, I was basically curled up at the foot of my bed. What worked better for me was stacking a couple regu...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
I get what you’re saying about the wax, but honestly, I ended up skipping it after the first week or two. At first, I was religious about slapping it on every bracket, but then I started noticing it just made me even mor...
RE: Feeling stuck between DIY whitening and the dentist’s chair
That’s exactly how I feel every time I’m in the chair - like, is this supposed to be relaxing or some kind of weird endurance test? I tried doing only one cleaning a year to save money, but honestly, my gums started blee...
RE: Why do kids always seem to chip a tooth at the worst possible moment?
Every single time, right? My son chipped his tooth the day before school pictures. I was freaking out, calling the dentist, trying to figure out if they could squeeze him in. He just grinned at himself in the mirror like...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
We had the same issue - my son just wanted to gnaw the brush, not actually brush. We tried both kinds and honestly, the electric one did hold his attention a bit longer, but it was more about the novelty than anything. I...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Funny you mention the water flosser chaos - my bathroom looked like a car wash the first few tries. I kept thinking, “How can something that’s supposed to help make such a mess?” But yeah, gentle brushing was a game chan...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
Yeah, the weird tingling and random aches threw me off too after mine. I kept wondering if something was wrong, but it mellowed out after a few weeks. Honestly, I wish someone told me to steer clear of nuts and popcorn f...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I totally get what you mean about the silicone picking up a weird scent over time. I actually switched to a silicone scraper for a while after nearly dropping my metal one in the toilet (don’t recommend that experience)....
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
Totally get this. The nights always hit different, right? I remember lying there, jaw aching, and it felt like every little movement made things worse. Honestly, I tried the warm compress thing too, but it just seemed to...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
I hear you on the wax - it’s always felt like a short-term fix for me too. There were nights when I’d wake up and realize the wax had just vanished (pretty sure I swallowed it a few times, honestly). I started using a da...
RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?
Funny, I actually tried both D and K2 after my last dentist appointment because I was desperate to avoid another lecture about gum health. Like you, I didn’t notice anything dramatic with K2 - maybe you’re right, it’s mo...
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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a different experience with the alcohol-free stuff. I tried switching last year after my hygienist suggested it might be less harsh for my gums. At first, I liked tha...