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RE: How long did you actually feel “normal” after a sinus lift?
- Still waiting to feel “normal” tbh. Had my sinus lift about 10 weeks ago. - First 2 weeks: pressure, weird popping noises, and a headache if I leaned forward. - Sneezing was a nightmare… felt like my whole face would e...
RE: Does Swishing Really Keep Your Gums Healthy?
- Been there with the “never-ending cycle” feeling. Totally get it. - I had the same thing - switched to a prescription rinse for a bit, but yeah, staining was real. Ended up going back to regular stuff and just focused...
RE: Surprising Ways To Brighten Your Smile Without The Ouch Factor
- Had braces for a couple years, so I totally get the ortho struggle with baking soda. Tried it once - felt gritty and my gums got sore. Not worth it. - Switched to a toothpaste for sensitivity (think it had potassium n...
RE: Keeping old bridges in shape - what actually works?
- Totally get the struggle with the water flosser. I bought a cheap one off Amazon thinking it’d be a game changer, but it just kind of sprayed water everywhere and didn’t feel like it was doing much under my bridge. - S...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
- Not sure if it’s just tooth shape. My bonding on the canines looked bulky too, but my dentist said it’s partly because that area gets more wear and tear, so they need to build it up a bit more. - Honestly, sensitivity ...
RE: Making daily life work after a jaw bone graft: what actually helps?
- Greek yogurt was my go-to too, but I actually found ricotta a little heavy - might just be me. - Ice packs definitely helped, but I skipped the warm compresses since I was worried about making swelling worse. - I d...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
- I get where you're coming from, but I actually felt better rinsing a bit more after my wisdom teeth came out. - My dentist said gentle saltwater rinses help, as long as you don’t swish hard. - Maybe it depends on the p...