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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Totally agree about smoothies, but honestly I was a bit paranoid about using straws at first (my dentist warned me about dry sockets). Ended up just sipping super carefully from a cup...tedious but safer. Lukewarm soups ...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Hmm, interesting you only had one fluoride treatment. My dentist actually recommended doing it twice beforehand because my teeth are super sensitive. Even then, I still had some pretty uncomfortable zingers afterward... ...
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
I totally get the cinnamon floss thing...tried peppermint once thinking it'd feel fresh, but nope, my gums got irritated pretty quickly. I've been cautiously testing out alternatives lately - those rubbery soft picks you...
RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Reading your post made me feel a bit better about my own situation. I'm still pretty new to this whole dental implant thing, and honestly, every little sensation makes me anxious. When you said , I totally related - it's...
RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?
I feel you on the interdental brushes - I just started braces recently and honestly, I'm still pretty nervous about poking myself. I've been going super slow, step-by-step, trying to get comfortable with them, but it's d...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Reading your experience actually makes me feel a bit better about my own worries. I'm still in the early stages after treatment, and honestly, every little sensation or slight shift makes me panic a bit. My orthodontist ...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Mashed potatoes were definitely a lifesaver for me too, but I was honestly nervous about yogurt at first. Cold stuff made me anxious because I worried it'd sting or slow down healing somehow. Eventually, I tried it cauti...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
I totally relate to that dentist anxiety...I just went for my first appointment in forever (I'm embarrassed to say how long 😅). Even though I'd been careful with flossing and brushing, I was still convinced they'...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
I totally get what you're saying about sensitivity. Had my first dental procedure recently, and honestly, I was pretty anxious about the whole thing. Afterward, my teeth felt super sensitive - even drinking room-temp wat...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
I tried freezing some homemade chicken noodle soup before my surgery, and honestly, the noodles got super mushy after reheating... wasn't great. Maybe stick to soups without pasta or rice if texture's a big deal for you.
RE: Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy - my routine and looking for advice
My dentist mentioned that too, but honestly, I'm a bit nervous about mixing medications. I've been sticking strictly to ibuprofen every 6 hours, setting alarms on my phone so I don't miss a dose. Scrambled eggs were okay...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
I've been feeling pretty anxious about this myself lately. My gums started feeling sensitive after vaping sweeter flavors, and it really freaked me out. Like you, I switched to unflavored and noticed some improvement, bu...
RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again
I've been thinking about trying whitening gels too, but I'm honestly a bit nervous about sensitivity. My teeth already feel sensitive sometimes with cold drinks, so I'm worried gels might make it worse. Did you notice an...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
I don't know...my dentist told me strictly ice for the first few days to keep swelling down. Honestly, switching to heat too soon makes me nervous - wouldn't that make inflammation worse? Maybe alternating later on is sa...