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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Scrambled eggs worked pretty well for me too, actually. I found the trick was to cook them really soft and fluffy - almost underdone - so they required minimal chewing. Mashed bananas were okay, but I personally found th...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
I tried the salt water rinse too, but honestly, it didn't seem to help me as much. Maybe I was doing it wrong or something? I remember being super careful about food getting stuck, especially tiny seeds from smoothies - ...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
I've heard similar things about sensitivity toothpaste helping, but does anyone know exactly how it works? Like, is it just numbing the nerves temporarily or actually strengthening enamel somehow... I'm curious because I...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I had a similar experience with aloe gel - tried it for about two weeks straight and honestly didn't see much improvement either. My dentist never mentioned aloe specifically, just recommended the usual salt rinses and O...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Totally agree, it's funny how different foods cause trouble for different people. Mashed potatoes were my safe food too, but weirdly enough, scrambled eggs gave me anxiety - kept worrying they'd get stuck in the extracti...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Hmm, I always floss first then rinse, figured it helps wash away whatever flossing loosened up. But now I'm wondering - does mouthwash actually loosen stuff beforehand, or is it mostly about bacteria and freshening breat...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
I get what you're saying, but I'm not sure teeth actually shift that quickly after wisdom teeth removal. From what my dentist explained, the awkward bite feeling usually comes from swelling and inflammation around the ex...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
That's interesting, because I've noticed something similar lately. At first, I thought maybe I was brushing too hard or something, but switching toothpaste actually made a noticeable difference. I did some digging around...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I've been mostly sticking to saltwater too, but honestly, it feels like it's not quite enough on those really rough days. Curious - did anyone's orthodontist recommend something specific that worked better? I'm open to t...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Huh, that's interesting - I never thought about angling it differently. Does it really help avoid soreness? Might give it a go tonight... anything to stop my gums feeling like pin cushions, lol.
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Interesting you mention floss picks - I tried them for a while, but I always felt like they didn't quite reach everywhere properly. Maybe it's just me overthinking it? Recently, my dentist suggested giving interdental br...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I've been wondering about this too, actually. My ortho said brackets are pretty sturdy, but I've heard a couple stories from friends who managed to pop one off somehow. Maybe it depends on the type of braces or adhesive ...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Yeah, my gums went through a similar drama after adjustments too - felt like they were protesting every little thing. I did notice improvement after switching mouthwash like you mentioned, but mint wasn't really an issue...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
You're definitely on the right track - honestly, I went through the same confusion a few months ago. Ended up going with Sonicare mostly because I liked the feel of the sonic vibrations better...but yeah, brush head cost...
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth
Yeah, this surprised me too when our dentist mentioned it. I always assumed diluted juice was pretty harmless, but apparently even small amounts of sugar add up over time. We switched to mostly water during the day, and ...