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RE: Daily mouthwash vs. regular dental checkups for keeping your mouth healthy?
Those neon blue “kids’” mouthwashes always crack me up - my nephew actually calls his “blue candy water.” Honestly, I get why parents go for them, since getting kids to do anything for their teeth can be a battle. But ye...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
I totally get being on edge after getting an implant - my brain went into overdrive after mine, too. Had this dull ache for days and started spiraling, thinking it was rejecting or something. Turns out, it was just my gu...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I totally get that concern. My youngest went through a phase where she was obsessed with the blue sparkly toothpaste - honestly, it looked more like glitter glue than anything dental. At first, I worried she’d never touc...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
Totally get where you’re coming from. I use a water flosser too, and it’s awesome for a quick rinse, but I still need regular floss for those super tight spots, especially around my crowns. It’s like, one tool just isn’t...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
That lingering floaty feeling is so relatable. I always get the oxygen at the end too, but sometimes I still feel like I’m walking through fog for a good hour or so. It’s funny how everyone’s reaction is different - my s...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
Yeah, wax is a lifesaver but honestly, it never sticks as well as you hope. I’ve had it pop off just from talking too much, let alone eating. Swallowing a bit is really not a big deal - happened to me more than once. Wha...
RE: How do you chill out after an adjustment?
I get where you're coming from, but I actually found that introducing a little variety - like super soft scrambled eggs or yogurt with mashed banana - helped me not go stir crazy. I just take tiny bites and chew really s...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
That “support hammock” analogy really stuck with me too. I used to get weirdly paranoid about loose teeth, especially after flossing started the bleeding drama. Once I got past that phase and kept at it, things just felt...
RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?
This is so true. I tried to eat a sandwich on day three - bad idea. My gums felt like they were on fire for days after. It’s tough being patient, but honestly, sticking to soft stuff gave my mouth a chance to heal. I did...
RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
Haha, right? I used to wonder if I’d ever get to try it out, but nope, still off-limits. About the numbers - my hygienist finally explained them last time, and it actually helped. Like, 1-3 is healthy, 4+ means they’re w...
RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?
Totally agree - habits really do matter. I used to think my family’s “bad teeth” meant I was just stuck with constant dental work, but switching up my routine actually helped a ton. Step one for me was flossing every nig...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
I totally get where you’re coming from. I was in the exact same boat before my first root canal - couldn’t stop thinking about it, and every horror story online made it worse. But honestly, the reality was way less drama...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
Yeah, genetics are definitely wild - my sister and I had the same routine, but she got all the cavities and I barely had any. Still, I’ve seen with my own kids that the daily brushing struggle really does help, even if i...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I totally get the weird paranoia - my brain convinced me I’d somehow ruin everything with one wrong brush stroke. For me, I counted to ten and just barely touched the area with a baby toothbrush. The saltwater rinse was ...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
Totally relate to this. When I lost a lower molar, I thought it’d be no big deal, but the shifting was real. It’s wild how one missing tooth throws everything off - my jaw even started clicking a bit. Wisdom teeth were a...