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RE: Interdental brush or water flosser around a healing implant?
The device type seems less important than the implant dentist’s written timing and technique instructions. For future readers, would those instructions normally specify when to begin cleaning, the gentlest permitted pres...
RE: Trying to decide if implant dentures are worth it - what swayed you?
Yeah, the chipmunk cheeks thing freaked me out too before I had my implants done. The swelling was there, but honestly, it faded pretty quick for me. Did your cousin have any trouble sleeping at first? I remember not bei...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
That’s interesting - my front teeth always seemed to fit perfectly, but the molars were a whole different story. I used to panic if the back didn’t click in, but my ortho said it’s normal too. Did you ever get that weird...
RE: Did Your Apicoectomy Work Out? Quick Poll on Outcomes & Recovery
I went through an apicoectomy after my root canal went sideways, and honestly, I’m still not sure if it was worth it. The recovery was rougher than I expected - my face looked like a chipmunk for days. But it’s been a ye...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
That line seriously cracked me up - so true. I was glued to my phone after my root canal, reading horror stories and convincing myself I’d be the one person who’d have every complication. Did you ever get that weird “pha...
RE: Weird but true: salt water rinses are actually an old-school trick for easing denture gum pain.
Honestly, I get what you mean about overthinking it. When I first started using salt water rinses (after getting my braces put on), I kept second-guessing if I’d made it too salty or not enough. The instructions always s...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Totally get what you mean about creativity. I’ve done cold mashed potatoes more times than I want to admit - honestly, not as bad as it sounds. Did anyone else try smoothies with protein powder? I found those way more fi...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
I totally relate to feeling awkward about a toothy smile after braces - mine looked so different, it took me ages to get used to seeing all my teeth in photos. Did anyone else struggle with the “too much teeth” feeling a...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Interesting, I actually found the opposite. I tried the gel packs early on and they did help with the initial soreness, but after a day or two, I felt like the cold just made my jaw tense up more. The heat, even with the...
RE: Quick trick for keeping those full-arch implants fresh
I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re just guessing with those little brushes. Sometimes I think I’m being super thorough, but then I’ll floss and find something hiding anyway. Have you ever tried using a...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Six in one go sounds wild - my jaw aches just thinking about it. When I had three done over two weeks, I was totally drained, but spacing them out made a difference. Did you find the anesthesia wore off unevenly? I remem...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
I totally get what you mean about experimenting - I've tried stress balls and those fidget cubes, but nothing really took the edge off like thumb sucking did when I was younger. Now that I have braces, my orthodontist wa...
RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To
Totally get what you mean about the gritty pastes - my mouth always felt raw after using those. - same here. Since getting braces, I switched to gel too. It just feels smoother around all the brackets, and my gums don’t...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Yeah, my orthodontist said the same thing - no straws for a few days at least. I was super paranoid about dry socket too. Did you find eating soft foods got boring fast? I was craving chips by day two...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I totally get what you mean about the soft brush - my orthodontist kept telling me the same thing, but I didn’t listen until my gums got sore. Switching made a bigger difference than I expected. I’m with you on the charc...