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RE: What findings make retreatment a realistic option for a previously treated tooth?
A treatable infection isn’t the whole question if the tooth can’t be restored afterward. A vertical root fracture, or too little sound tooth structure left to support a durable restoration, can make retreatment a poor op...
RE: Snacking without guilt: why is it so hard to find treats that don't wreck your teeth?
- Not sure I totally agree about raw veggies being a lost cause. If you steam carrots just a bit, they’re soft enough for braces but still crunchy-ish. Same with apples - microwave slices for 20 seconds and they’re way ...
RE: What actually happens when you need a bone graft for dental implants?
- Swelling and bruising are pretty standard - mine lasted about a week, looked worse than it felt. - The “packing peanut” sensation is spot on. For me, it was more annoying than painful. - Ice packs helped a ton, but hon...
RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?
- Not always true that costs are the same - my braces were cheaper than aligners, especially for longer treatments. - Comfort really depends. My ceramic braces barely bothered me after the first week. - Some complex cas...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
- Jaw stiffness after switching chewing sides is super common - your muscles just aren’t used to working that way. - Anxiety definitely ramps up when you notice new sensations, but most of the time it’s just your body ad...
RE: SHIFTING YOUR SMILE CENTER: WHO'S USING ELASTICS VS. SPRINGS?
- Had a similar situation with my son - springs were tough at first, but compliance was way better than with elastics. - Elastics worked for a while, but he kept forgetting to put them back in after eating or sports, s...
RE: How do you deal with your favorite drinks turning your teeth yellow?
- Tried the straw trick with hot coffee - just felt ridiculous, honestly. Didn’t stick with it. - Whitening strips made my teeth ache for days. Not worth it for me. - I’ve landed on brushing right after my morning cup an...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
- Cold packs never really did it for me, honestly. I get why people like them for swelling, but the ache after a tightening always felt deeper than what cold could touch. - Heat, on the other hand, relaxed my jaw muscles...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
- Used temp filling kits a couple times - honestly, the first time I was sure I’d glue my jaw shut or something. But like you said, it’s more about keeping stuff out than making it look good. - That’s a pretty accurate ...
RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?
- Trial and error really is the name of the game. I tried to jump straight into “normal” food, too, and let’s just say steak was a terrible choice. Chewed for ages, barely made a dent, and my jaw was sore for hours after...
RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes
- Honestly, I’m not convinced water flossers are worth all the hype. - Tried one for a few months - felt like more mess than benefit, and those little brushes still did the heavy lifting for me. - The tiny brushes we...
RE: Getting The Most Out Of Your Water Flosser: My Routine & Questions
- Water flossers are great, but honestly, they don’t always get everything. I still use regular floss a couple times a week for those stubborn spots between teeth - just feels cleaner to me. - For tricky angles, try tilt...
RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)
- Agree on routine over fancy features. Most of those “smart” brushes just sit unused in my cabinet. - My kids actually brush longer with a simple two-minute timer than when I tried the app route. Less fuss, more brushin...
RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?
- Totally get where you’re coming from - kids can’t always tell you what’s wrong, and that makes it way harder. - In my experience, most soreness fades in a week, but if things aren’t improving or there’s a new pain, I’d...
RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?
- Had my root canal + crown for 8 years now - no issues, still chewing like normal. - I went with zirconia after cracking a porcelain one (bit too enthusiastic with popcorn...). - Tech reminders are a game changer, b...