That constant urge to check the mirror—yep, been there. I remember after my apico, I kept thinking, “Is that swelling normal? Did I brush too close?” ...
I get it—sometimes you just want a magic fix, especially when kids are involved. From what I’ve seen over the years, dentists really do stick to the b...
I’ve tried a few things after my root tip surgery—gels, rinses, even those numbing patches. Here’s what I noticed: the gels worked at first, but after...
That’s wild—I chipped a porcelain crown on a piece of bread once, and I remember thinking, “Really? Bread?” Here’s how it played out for me: step one,...
That’s my approach too, but I’ve found it’s not just what you eat, it’s how. I used to bite down on hard stuff without thinking—bad idea. Now, I alway...
I've tried those silicone covers myself, and while I agree they're comfier long-term than wax, I found them actually harder to keep clean consistently...
I've had IV sedation twice now, and honestly, it was a lifesaver for my anxiety. Didn't feel a thing during the extraction, just woke up feeling a bit...
That's a clever approach. My grandkids stayed with me last summer, and I found that turning flossing into a mini science lesson worked surprisingly we...
Soups were definitely helpful for me too, especially blended veggie soups—carrot and sweet potato was my go-to. But I found temperature tricky at firs...
Interesting, scrambled eggs never really worked for me either when my mouth was sore. Even with milk or cream, they still felt kinda gritty or stuck t...
True, labels can definitely mislead, but I wouldn't totally dismiss oil pulling based on irritation alone. From what I've read, irritation often happe...
Haha, totally get what you mean about lavender. I once made the mistake of adding peppermint oil to a homemade mouth rinse—thought it'd freshen things...
I went through something similar after getting dental implants. For weeks, I meticulously diced apples and carrots into tiny cubes—felt like I was pre...
I completely agree with your take on this. Honestly, these DIY braces hacks are a disaster waiting to happen. I've been going through orthodontic trea...
Haha, sounds familiar. My kids are long grown, but the dental saga continues. Last month, I cracked a crown on popcorn—plain popcorn, no kernels in si...