Activated charcoal's decent, agreed—messy but cheap and effective. I switched to baking soda paste myself; less zombie-mouth, still budget-friendly. A...
Yeah, soreness hung around for me too, especially after eating crunchy or chewy stuff. I stuck to softer foods longer than planned, and it seemed to h...
Tried one of those DIY kits once—honestly, wasn't impressed. It felt bulky and awkward, and I ended up chewing through it in about two months. Agree o...
Yeah, same here. Mine usually makes it around 10-12 months, but I stretch it out longer if I can... those things aren't cheap. Last year was rough tho...
Yeah, applesauce was my go-to as well. Cheap, easy to swallow, and zero hassle. Peanut butter sounds good in theory, but honestly, after my extraction...
I get the soup suggestion, but honestly, lukewarm soups never really did it for me. After my surgery, I tried broth-based soups and found them pretty ...
Yeah, totally agree. Gum's nice as an extra step, but I haven't noticed enough difference to justify the higher price tag. Anyone found a budget-frien...
I wondered about that too, but honestly, I think it's more about individual healing than age. Had mine out in my late 20s, and it took me around 6 wee...
Could be the cold numbing things, but honestly, warm broth was my go-to. Felt soothing and less shocking to sensitive spots. Talking wore me out too, ...
Gel packs are great, but honestly, homemade ice packs worked just fine for me. After my gum surgery, I didn't feel like shelling out extra cash for so...
Same here—I wasn't convinced either, especially since I didn't want to spend extra on ice packs and heating pads. But honestly, alternating hot and co...
I get what you're saying about the pressure sensors. I bought one of those electric brushes with all the bells and whistles a while back, thinking it'...
Mac and cheese is safe, sure, but honestly, after months of restrictions, my daughter went straight for popcorn. I was skeptical at first (kernels stu...
Yeah, noticed the same thing with cheaper tablets—definitely a chlorine aftertaste. I ended up breaking them in half to use less per soak, helped cut ...
Flossing in the shower actually makes sense—less mess and easy to remember. I keep a pack of those interdental brushes by my computer. They're cheap i...