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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
That’s exactly what my periodontist told me too. I was surprised how strict they were about temperature - no hot tea, not even soup. I stuck with room temp water and cold smoothies, which honestly got old fast, but it di...
RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS
Those silicone slip-on grips are hit or miss for me. I tried one from the pharmacy and, honestly, it was a bit too squishy - felt like wrestling a wet fish. But I will say, it didn’t slide around at all. If you find one ...
RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
I actually noticed a bit of a difference when I switched from the cheap stuff to a slightly pricier tape-style floss. My gums bled less, and it slid between my teeth easier, especially with my old fillings. Maybe it’s ju...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
It’s wild how your tongue will zero in on the tiniest bump or edge, even if nobody else would notice. I remember after I got a crown, it felt huge for about a week - couldn’t stop poking at it. Eventually, I got used to ...
RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying
That “gravel” feeling with salads is no joke - sometimes I wonder if my jaw’s just going to give up halfway through. I’ve found a little workaround that helps, especially after getting a few crowns and realizing my chewi...
RE: Stopping Tooth Decay: Remineralizing vs. Filling - Which Works Better?
I’ve been down both roads - tried to remineralize a tiny spot with prescription toothpaste, but it still ended up needing a filling a year later. Honestly, I wish I’d just taken care of it sooner. The stress of waiting w...
RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?
That’s such a perfect way to put it. I swear, after decades of brushing and flossing, it still feels like my gums have a mind of their own. I completely agree that you can’t “regrow” lost gum tissue, at least not in the ...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
My dentist actually rolled his eyes when I mentioned charcoal. He said it can scratch enamel, and once that’s gone, you can’t get it back. I’ll admit, the idea of a quick fix is tempting... but I’d rather keep my teeth s...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
That uneven look after whitening really threw me too. I remember checking my teeth every morning, convinced I’d messed something up. My dentist explained it’s just the way the whitening gel works - some spots react faste...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
That’s exactly how I described it after my first round of whitening strips - like chewing on tinfoil for days. Switching to a soft brush and sensitive toothpaste made a world of difference for me too. You’re not being pa...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
That “weirdly sweet” taste is spot on - my grandkids mentioned the same thing and kind of wrinkled their noses about it. But honestly, I’d take that over the drama of needles any day. It’s great your kid bounced back qui...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Same thing happened to me, even after years of wearing retainers. My dentist explained teeth are always shifting slightly because of jaw changes, aging, and even how we chew or sleep. Honestly, I obsessed about it at fir...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I felt the same frustration with my teeth for years, and finally went for aligners in my late 50s. Honestly, the first few weeks felt a bit strange, but soon enough it became second nature...and seeing those gradual chan...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I've been using potassium nitrate toothpaste for sensitivity on and off for years, and honestly, it's been fine. My dentist explained that as long as you're brushing normally and not swallowing it, daily use shouldn't be...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
In my experience, aging floral tinctures usually helps tone down the intensity rather than ramping it up. I once had a lavender tincture that started out smelling like Grandma's perfume cabinet - way too strong and kinda...