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RE: Comparing the full cost of retreatment versus extraction and an implant
The estimate should be itemized and time-phased, especially where grafting or a temporary tooth is only conditional. I’d want separate figures for: - Initial consultation, imaging, and retreatment or extraction - The ne...
RE: Fresh breath: better from flossing or mouthwash?
Totally relate to the “spicy water” thing - my youngest called it “dragon juice” and refused to rinse for months. I always thought mouthwash was the answer for bad breath too, until my hygienist pointed out that most of ...
RE: Why is brushing teeth with kids like herding cats?
That whole “damage control mode” thing hits home - my youngest used to treat flossing like it was some medieval torture device. We did the picks for a while, too, and honestly, if it means less drama before bedtime, I’ll...
RE: WHICH WAS EASIER FOR YOU: SINGLE TOOTH IMPLANT OR MULTIPLE EXTRACTIONS?
Funny how our brains just won’t let dental stuff slide, right? For me, the single tooth implant was way easier than the extractions. Extractions felt more intense in the moment - like, that pressure and the weird crunchy...
RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids - what’s actually better?
I’ve been through the electric vs. manual debate with my own kids, and honestly, the electric brush was cool for about a week. After that, it was back to the usual “Do I really have to brush?” routine. In my experience, ...
RE: If your kid’s baby teeth are decaying from bottle use, what would you actually do?
We were in the same boat last year with our son - brown spots, dentist talking about sedation for fillings, and my partner and I stressing out over it. We ended up getting a second opinion, and that dentist was way less ...
RE: What signs help you identify poor aligner tracking early?
Those upper laterals really are the rebels, aren’t they? I had a similar experience - mine were rotated and kind of “set back” compared to the rest, and no matter how diligent I was with the chewies, they just didn’t wan...
RE: What would you do if you needed a root canal but your budget was super tight?
The wait time was honestly the trickiest part for me. I remember having to wait about three weeks before they could fit me in, which felt like forever when I was dealing with that tooth pain. But the cost difference made...
RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?
I get where you're coming from on the cost - those “little extras” do add up quick. But honestly, I skipped sealants with my oldest because I thought, like you, that we’d be fine with brushing and fluoride. Fast forward ...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
I get the appeal of micro-tasks - makes things feel doable, like breaking flossing into “just do this one tooth.” But sometimes, focusing on the checklist made me miss the bigger dental issues. I’d be religious about flo...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
I get what you’re saying about salt, but honestly, I always found the taste kind of off-putting after a few days. My oral surgeon actually suggested a gentle mouthwash after the first week, and that seemed to help with t...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
Charcoal floss was such a trip for me too - looked like I’d been chewing on pencil shavings. I tried one of those silk “eco” flosses and it basically unraveled halfway through, leaving me picking string out of my teeth. ...
RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?
Honestly, the bill freaks me out more than the sound of the drill ever could. I chipped a molar on popcorn a few years back (wasn’t even a kernel, just bad luck) and the dentist said my enamel looked “stressed.” I’d been...
RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain - DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?
Totally relate to this. For years I was convinced my wisdom teeth were the problem, but turns out, I grind my teeth at night and that made everything feel worse. I did the whole cycle - ice packs, salt water rinses, pain...