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david_garcia
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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Yeah, I totally relate to the “is this normal?” spiral every time I glanced at my gums. The swelling had me convinced I was about to lose half my face or something. About the ice pack thing - my dentist just said “use it...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
Man, that “Velcro” description made me laugh because it’s too accurate. I tried to shortcut the cleaning once by just scrubbing like crazy, and all I got was sore hands and still-gross dentures. The overnight soak thing ...
RE: Why does every makeover seem to fade after a few weeks?
Not just you at all. I swear, the more my phone tries to “help,” the more I want to rebel and do the exact opposite. I’ve even set reminders with funny names like “Hey, floss or else!” but after a few days, my brain just...
RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH
My kid is a hardcore “slow wiggle” fan, too - no apples, no carrots, just endless fiddling with her tooth until it finally gives up. I actually tried to get her to do the frozen washcloth thing once, but she looked at me...
RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?
I totally get the “rip off the band-aid” thing, but man, I’m still the person who’d rather procrastinate and hope my tooth magically heals itself. I had a cavity once that I ignored for months because I was scared of the...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I’ve wondered about this too. I’m new to the water flosser game, and honestly, at first it felt like I was power-washing my gums - definitely some zingy sensitivity, especially near my old retainer. I started with the lo...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
I’m with you - sometimes I feel like the directions are just super cautious. My dentist had me use extra rinse for a while too, after I got my braces off and had some spots. Didn’t really notice any burning or soreness, ...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
Five weeks?! That would definitely mess with my head a bit. I get that it’s “normal,” but I’d probably be poking at it constantly and convincing myself it was turning into some mutant tooth. Is it really safe to just ign...
RE: Tiny tweaks that made my dentist stop scolding me
Wait, so it’s not just me who can’t tell the difference with electric brushes? I thought maybe mine was broken or something... I still get yelled at for not flossing, though. Is there a trick to making flossing less anno...
RE: Which is rougher: getting a crown or recovering from a root canal?
I get what you mean about the crown feeling weird, but for me, the root canal was way worse. I wish! My jaw ached for days and I couldn’t eat on that side without wincing. Crowns are annoying, sure, but at least I can s...