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RE: Quick fixes that helped me survive dry socket pain
- Totally agree, saltwater rinses get old fast. - For me, ice packs on the outside of my jaw helped a bit, especially at night. - I tried clove oil too - honestly, sometimes it just made my mouth feel worse, like you...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
- Yeah, my dentist also told me to stay away from flossing for a couple days after the temp filling. I think it’s to keep from accidentally dislodging it while it’s still setting up. - I got a little sensitivity when I f...
RE: How Do You Handle Your Love For Sour Snacks And Drinks?
- I’m the timer person too - if I don’t set an alert, I’ll brush right after candy and then regret it. - The cheese thing is real, at least according to my last dental hygienist (she was oddly passionate about cheddar)...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
- Same here with the strips - those adhesive pads actually gave me way more confidence than the paste ever did. - Paste would just ooze out and made a mess, especially if I had anything hot to drink. - For sore spots...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
- Totally agree on the insurance being unpredictable. My plan covered nitrous for fillings but not cleanings - makes zero sense. - 100% this. I started bringing mine and it’s a game changer for blocking out the drill no...
RE: Little-known perks of subtle smile tweaks
- Agreed, bonding’s tougher than it gets credit for, but not indestructible. - Couldn’t agree more - chewing ice wrecked my old filling way before I ever got bonding. - Subtle tweaks like bonding are underrated. For...
RE: Best ways to care for teeth after getting braces off?
- That “alien teeth” feeling is so real - like, I kept running my tongue over my teeth for days because they felt so… slimy? Not sure if that’s the word, but you get it. - White spots: had a couple myself. What helped: ...
RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants - anyone else relieved after a long wait?
- Definitely agree, the tech is wild. I was kind of blown away by the 3D scans and how precise everything was - felt like something out of a sci-fi movie. - Eating is just different now. I used to cut everything into tin...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
- Chewing on a clean pencil eraser (don’t judge, desperate times...) actually took the edge off for me. Something about the firmness without being rock hard. - I’m with you, ice cubes are a trap. Sucked on one and my tee...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
- Had a similar thing happen after getting a bunch of composite fillings - color match looked fine at first, but in sunlight, I can spot every single one. - Texture’s definitely different. I notice it with my tongue mo...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
- After my root canal, I was told a crown was "strongly recommended" for molars. - Dentist explained that back teeth take more force, so they're more likely to crack without a crown. - I hesitated because of the cost...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
- Completely agree that electric brushes aren’t a magic fix for sensory stuff. My youngest hated the buzzing - he said it felt like “bees in my brain.” Manual was way less drama for him. - Yes, this! I swear my daughte...
RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?
- Totally relate on the ortho wax - mine feels like gold dust. I’ve tried a few things when I run out: - Sugar-free gum (just a small piece, pressed over the bracket). Not perfect, but less gross than candle wax. - Si...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
- Totally agree about the survival mode thing. When my filling cracked last year, I ended up using a bit of sugar-free gum to cover the jagged edge. Not perfect, but it stopped my tongue from getting shredded. - I’m alw...
RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth - What Should I Have Ready at Home?
- Totally get the scramble - my “dental emergency kit” is basically whatever’s in the glovebox too. - I’ve read that saline (like contact lens solution) works almost as well as milk for saving a tooth, but who actually h...