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RE: Why can estimates differ for an impacted wisdom tooth near a nerve?
If coronectomy is being considered, ask for it to be itemized as its own treatment plan rather than compared directly with a full-tooth extraction. A coronectomy intentionally leaves the roots in place, so the procedure ...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
That “defusing a bomb” feeling is spot on - my hands were literally shaking the first time I tried the syringe with my daughter. I kind of second-guessed every squirt, just hoping I wasn’t blasting her stitches loose. We...
RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
This made me laugh - toast was my nemesis as well. I remember thinking, “How can something so basic feel so risky?” It’s wild how your mouth just sets its own pace. Scrambled eggs were my go-to too, but I had to be caref...
RE: How long did your bridge replacement actually take?
I had a similar timeline - my dentist split it into three appointments over about three weeks. First was the removal and impressions (that one took the longest), then a quick visit for fitting the temp bridge, and finall...
RE: Getting my words back: finally speaking clearly with new dentures
Peanut butter is my nemesis too - it’s like it was designed to test dentures. I’ve actually stopped trying to eat it on toast and just use it in smoothies now, which feels like cheating, but hey, at least I don’t end up ...
RE: Weird but true: salt water rinses are actually an old-school trick for easing denture gum pain.
That’s funny - I’ve tried sea salt and table salt for rinses, but honestly couldn’t tell a real difference in how my gums felt. If there’s any science to the “fancy” salts being better, it’s lost on me. From what I’ve re...
RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?
I totally relate. After my wisdom teeth came out, I made a spreadsheet of “safe” foods...then realized it changed daily depending on swelling and pain. Honestly, the “no hot foods” thing is about not irritating the clot,...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
That’s exactly how I felt the first few times - like I needed goggles and a poncho just to survive the ordeal. Here’s what finally worked for me (after several soggy shirts): I start with the lowest pressure setting poss...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
I get the urge to freak out a bit when stitches just... linger. The first time I had dissolvable stitches, I was convinced they’d just vanish overnight. Spoiler: they didn’t. I even poked at them with my tongue for days,...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
I get what you mean about the pain just moving around instead of actually getting better. When I had braces, chewing anything after a tightening felt like torture, and those jaw stretches sometimes made everything feel e...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I used to get caught up in the same cycle - overanalyzing every step, trying out every gadget, and still feeling like I wasn’t doing enough. What finally clicked for me was breaking it down into a routine I could actuall...
RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable - what actually helped?
I hear you on the wedge pillow - mine ended up collecting dust in the corner after a few nights. I stacked three regular pillows and sort of wedged myself into a cocoon, which looked ridiculous but at least kept my head ...