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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I totally get what you mean about the weird jaw noises - mine started clicking a bit after the extraction too. It was subtle, but enough to make me wonder if something was off. My dentist said it’s pretty common, just fr...
RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?
That’s interesting, because my ortho actually encouraged gentle movement after tightening, saying it could help with stiffness. I was skeptical, but when I skipped moving my jaw, it seemed like the soreness lasted longer...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
I actually had a similar reaction to the salt water - after a few days, it just made my mouth feel raw. That’s exactly what happened for me. Swapping to just plain water was less irritating, and honestly, I didn’t notic...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I’m with you on the popcorn - never again after getting a kernel stuck in a healing socket. I tried to stick to the “soft foods only” rule, but honestly, by day three I was over applesauce and mashed potatoes. Ended up e...
RE: Weird tricks that actually helped my tooth after a root canal
That’s interesting about the warm compress - I’ve read mixed things, but honestly, cold made my jaw tense up too. I’m always second-guessing if I’m doing the “right” thing after dental work. It’s tough to know what’s jus...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Interesting - I've actually wondered if scrubbing too hard might scratch the guard and make it more prone to cloudiness over time. Has anyone noticed if the material starts to feel rough or gets more buildup after switch...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
I relate to a lot of what you’re saying about transparency and how some dentists just aren’t natural communicators. I’m the type who likes to have every detail on paper - costs, steps, recovery, even what kind of materia...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
Insurance only covers me for two cleanings a year too, and every time I try to push for a third, I get the same “policy maximum” speech. I’ve had a few issues with popcorn kernels getting stuck under my permanent retaine...
RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?
That metallic taste really does make me second-guess just waiting it out. I mean, I’m all for giving things a chance to calm down naturally - less poking and prodding is always a win - but after my last root canal, I ign...
RE: Knocked out a tooth? Saw this wild story…
I’ve always wondered about that “put it in milk” advice too. My dentist actually said you shouldn’t just shove it back in unless it’s really clean - if there’s dirt or you handle the root too much, you could make things ...
RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?
I’ve noticed the same inconsistency, especially when it comes to those numbers they call out during a gum check. One hygienist told me a “3” was normal, but another seemed to imply I should be more concerned. It’s confus...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
Interesting - my dentist actually told me to avoid rinsing right after brushing, but I get what you mean about the gritty texture. I do wonder if the tiny rinse actually impacts fluoride absorption at all, or if it’s jus...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
This is such a relatable point. I had a similar experience after getting a small composite on my front tooth - barely noticeable at first, but after I did a round of whitening, it was like my eyes went straight to it eve...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
I’ve actually had this same dilemma. After whitening, my tiny composite filling on a front tooth looked a bit off - like it didn’t quite match, especially in certain lighting. It wasn’t super dramatic, but I definitely n...