That’s actually super helpful to hear. I keep reading “everyone heals differently,” but it’s hard not to want a checklist for what to expect. Did your...
That’s kind of what my dentist said too—unless it’s locking or super painful, just keep an eye on it. But I always wonder, is there any actual harm in...
I actually don’t trust the gum swelling thing much anymore. My daughter’s gums looked totally normal right up until her first tooth popped through—no ...
Interesting—I've noticed the same thing with taste, but I'm still not sure how much is placebo. Did you ever get any sensitivity or soreness from scra...
Did you ever try using a syringe or water flosser to rinse out the area? I found saltwater rinses helped, but I was worried about dislodging the clot....
I actually wondered the same thing—my last visit at a dental school felt super efficient on paper (they had a checklist and everything), but I didn’t ...
My son had an autograft when he tore his ACL last year, and I went back and forth on the decision for weeks. I totally relate to the nerves about “for...
I get what you mean about the bridge just kind of fading into the background after a while, but I’m not sure I’d say mine ever felt “normal” either. I...
Funny how that works, isn't it? My kids were the same way—one minute flossing was a fun game, the next it was like pulling teeth (pun intended). I tri...
Speaking of lessons learned, has anyone else noticed how tricky labels can be when it comes to skincare products? I recently switched to a moisturizer...
I've actually looked into this quite a bit myself. Sleeping on my side definitely seems to make my jaw feel tighter in the morning, especially if my p...
Have you tried turning brushing into a mini-game or challenge instead? We had the same issue——so we started using a simple timer app with fun animatio...
Mint gum does the exact same thing to me...it's like a weird trigger. I always thought chewing gum would help curb sugar cravings, but mint just seems...
I've wondered about denture tablets too—seems logical they'd be safe since they're meant for oral appliances. But the micro-scratch thing does make se...
Yeah, totally get that paranoia...I remember constantly checking with my tongue to make sure nothing was stuck. Smooth purees were my go-to as well, b...