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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
I get the “don’t rush it” advice, but honestly, I think sometimes we end up being *too* cautious. I waited almost five weeks out of fear, just sipping soup and living on pudding. Looking back, I wonder if that actually m...
RE: Why my morning coffee might be turning my teeth yellow
I really wish someone had told me this years ago. I used to brush right after breakfast, thinking I was being proactive, but my teeth just kept getting more sensitive. My dentist finally explained the acid thing to me af...
RE: Getting those plastic coatings as an adult - worth it?
I get what you mean about the weird taste or sensitivity. I was pretty nervous about that too, but honestly, I didn’t notice much right after they put them on. Maybe a little odd feeling for a couple days, like my bite w...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
I know people swear by warm stuff for comfort, but honestly, I’ve always found cold works better for me when it comes to braces pain. Maybe it’s just my nerves, but heat makes my gums feel puffy and almost more sensitive...
RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants - anyone else relieved after a long wait?
I get what you mean, but honestly, I’m a little hesitant about all this “soft food” stuff. I’ve been told to stick with it, but sometimes I wonder if it’s really necessary for as long as they say. My bill was higher than...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I know everyone acts like going back to “normal” food is no big deal, but I just can’t bring myself to rush it. Even after a simple extraction, I stuck with soft foods for almost two weeks. Maybe that’s overkill, but at ...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Wax was a disaster for me - kept peeling off and then I’d panic thinking I’d swallowed it. Salt water rinses were my lifeline, honestly. I tried popsicles too, but the cold just made my jaw ache more. Ibuprofen helped, b...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
Had to laugh at the TSA “microchips” comment - happens to me every time, and I get so flustered I start over-explaining. I’m with you on the backup case. For me, it’s 100% paranoia. My luck, the UV thing would quit righ...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
I get nervous about bacteria, too. You mentioned, I wish I could be that relaxed, but after a bout with oral thrush a few years back, I’m extra careful. I actually soak mine in vinegar every week and let it air dry - pr...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
I get what you’re saying about dentists sometimes making it sound like a ticking time bomb if your kid keeps the pacifier too long. I’ve been on the receiving end of those warnings, and honestly, it made me a nervous wre...
RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?
That jaw “locking” thing is honestly terrifying - I had it happen a couple of times after some dental work last year. It’s like, suddenly you’re frozen and you panic thinking, is this it? Am I stuck? My dentist brushed i...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
That water flosser mess gets me every time - last week I managed to spray my shirt and the cat in one go. I do agree, string floss is a nightmare for me now; it just shreds on my crowns and bridges. One thing that helps ...