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RE: What Did You Have To Take Before Your Oral Surgery?
That’s a fair point. I’ve seen plenty of people who didn’t ask enough before surgery and ended up confused or stressed on the day. There’s nothing wrong with double-checking what you can eat or drink, especially with ane...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
I’ve seen a lot of people get frustrated with night guards, honestly. There’s this expectation they’ll just “fix” everything, but for some of us, they just highlight how much we clench. I tried a custom one and woke up f...
RE: Has anyone found relief from jaw pain without surgery or mouth guards?
Manual therapy and targeted exercises have consistently shown better results for my TMJ issues than any mouth guard or splint. My PT focused on soft tissue mobilization and correcting my forward head posture - honestly, ...
RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
That’s a pretty common complaint with temp bridges. They’re just not designed for function, more for aesthetics and keeping the site stable until the final prosthesis is ready. I’ve seen cases where the fit is off due to...
RE: Which feels more natural to you: fixed implants or removable dentures?
Definitely relate to the “new hardware” phase with fixed implants - there’s a learning curve, but once osseointegration kicks in, it’s easy to forget they’re even there. Removable dentures always felt unstable to me, esp...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Electric toothbrushes with timers really do seem to make a difference, especially for younger kids. The built-in feedback loop - lights, vibrations, or sounds - gives them something concrete to focus on, which reduces th...