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RE: Tooth pain strikes: do you go to the ER or wait for your dentist?
It’s not always a gamble, but you do need to trust your gut. If it’s just swelling, monitoring can be okay. Fever or trouble sleeping from pain? That’s when I’d act fast - don’t wait.
RE: Trying to decide if implant dentures are worth it - what swayed you?
That price tag threw me too - felt almost ridiculous at first. I stuck with regular dentures for years, but they never fit quite right after a while. I did start to notice my jawline changing, cheeks looking a little hol...
RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull - what worked for me
Seriously, the amount of blood after a tooth pull just looks dramatic. I remember thinking I’d need a transfusion, but my oral surgeon laughed and said it’s a classic rookie panic. I get the urge to rinse - I wanted to s...
RE: Did you know kids’ sports guards can help with more than just broken teeth?
Yeah, I’d agree with that most of the time. If a kid actually wears the guard, it’s already preventing way more injuries than one that just sits in the bag. But have you noticed any issues with the boil-and-bite ones get...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
Tried a couple of those whitening pens over the years. Honestly, didn’t see much difference - maybe a tiny bit if you squint, but nothing dramatic. The strips worked a little better for me, but even then, results were pr...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Can’t say I ever managed to “tough it out” for long - my pain tolerance just isn’t built for that. Wax was decent, but half the time it’d end up on my pillow or stuck in places it shouldn’t be. Salt water rinses were gro...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Water flossers are pretty underrated, honestly. I had doubts at first - felt like it couldn’t possibly do as much as string floss - but my dentist said my gums looked better after a few months. Did you notice any differe...
RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)
Definitely agree, grated veggies are a game changer with braces. Have you tried roasted chickpeas? Crunchy but not hard, and they don’t get wedged in brackets like popcorn does. Not quite the same, but it helps.
RE: DOES EVERY CAVITY REALLY NEED A CROWN OR IS IT OVERKILL SOMETIMES?
That’s a fair point, and I hear this a lot. But how do you weigh the risk? Like, if a tooth has a massive filling and the walls are thin, is it worth waiting until something cracks, or is pre-emptive crowning smarter in ...
RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me
Yeah, mashed avocado was a bust for me too - just too weird with the numbness. I found pureed sweet potatoes worked best, honestly. I started actually enjoying food again around week four, once I could handle soft solids...
RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off - how to make it less awkward?
I get what you mean about the sensitivity fading, but honestly, I found the “gentle care” advice didn’t cut it for me. Even with soft brushing and floss picks, my teeth felt weird for weeks - almost like they were loose....
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
I get what you’re saying about the payoff, but I’ve seen some kids get seriously worked up over the varnish and it can make future visits a battle. For some, the stress just isn’t worth it - especially if they already ha...
RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)
Night guards are mostly for grinding, but they can sometimes help with the clicking too - depends on what’s actually causing it. I’ve used a custom one for years. It definitely cut down on my jaw soreness and headaches, ...