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RE: Mouthwash hype: legit health boost or just minty marketing?
The “therapeutic” label covers several quite different products, so price and mint strength aren’t reliable comparisons. For example: - **Fluoride rinses** are mainly for cavity prevention, especially when someone’s dec...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
I totally get the paranoia - my first set of trays had me checking every angle in the mirror. For me, the real red flag was when a gap on the chewing surface just wouldn’t budge, even after using chewies for days. Gumlin...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
That’s really true - no matter how by-the-book the procedure goes, there’s always a variable or two you can’t control. I still get a bit anxious when I see signs of late infection, even though statistically it’s not comm...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
I hear you on the pain - dry socket is brutal. The numbing gels (like Orajel) do have benzocaine, which can dull things for a bit, but they're not really designed for deep wounds like a dry socket. Plus, there's some ris...
RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces
It’s wild how unpredictable those little brushes can be. Some days I feel like I’ve got the technique down, then next thing I know, one gets stuck or bends weirdly around a bracket. Water flossers are their own beast - m...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
I actually found my teeth got less sensitive after a few weeks using the prescription stuff, but I know some people have the opposite reaction. About snacking - have you looked into crunchy veggies or cheese instead of c...