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RE: Mobile dental vans vs. community health centers for senior care - what's better?
That’s something I’ve wondered too. My grandma had her dentures adjusted in the van once, but it was just a small fix - nothing major. I think for bigger changes, they still send folks to the main clinic. Maybe it depend...
RE: How Do You Handle Your Love For Sour Snacks And Drinks?
Totally relate to that “taste of regret” - I tried baking soda after a sour candy binge and it was like chewing on a chalkboard. Does the acid-neutralizing rinse actually help with that weird post-sour tingle? I keep hea...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
That’s interesting, because I actually did the opposite after my root canal - I started using the treated side as soon as it didn’t hurt, just because I was more worried about messing up my bite if I avoided it. The sore...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
Totally agree with this. I’ve never tried oral sedation but I’m kind of hesitant since the idea of being out of it for hours freaks me out more than the actual procedure sometimes. Nitrous seems less intense, but yeah, i...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
That’s interesting about the over-cleaning - I always thought more brushing was safer, especially after getting a crown last year. Now I’m worried I might be doing more harm than good. Did anyone else get told to switch...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
That “waiting game” part is what gets me. I had dry socket after my wisdom tooth extraction last summer and seriously underestimated how miserable it could be. The clove oil thing worked for like, an hour tops, and the t...
RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth
That’s wild about the gray mark turning out to be a cavity - it’s easy to just assume it’s a stain from food. I’ve definitely noticed that certain things, like black tea and even tomato sauce, seem to leave more of a mar...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
That’s a really interesting point about the anticipation being worse than the actual procedure. I haven’t had a root canal yet (knock on wood), but I’ve had a couple of big dental sessions and honestly, I always wonder i...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids - what's actually easier?
That totally makes sense. I remember feeling weird even switching toothpaste flavors as a kid, so I can see how a new brush could be too much. But then again, some kids seem to love anything with buttons or lights. Is th...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
The silicone flossers have been on my “maybe” list for a while, but I keep second-guessing them. I did try one myself - just the cheap kind from the store, not any fancy brand - and honestly, it felt like trying to slide...