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RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
That “s” and “sh” thing really got me too when I first got my upper denture. I remember trying to say “sixth street” and just giving up halfway through - sounded like I had a mouthful of marbles. My dentist did mention t...
RE: Coping with losing a tooth: distraction or talking it out?
Funny thing, I actually think talking it out helps more than we sometimes realize. Distraction is great for certain moments - like when they’re actually wiggling the tooth and feeling weird about it - but there’s somethi...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
That dinosaur timer sounds like a game-changer. Honestly, it’s impressive you’re trying different things - sometimes just getting the brush in their mouth is half the battle. I’ve seen so many parents stress over “perfec...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
That “dental roulette” line is spot on - it really does feel like you’re spinning the wheel sometimes. I had a similar moment with my first implant. Thought I’d budgeted for everything, but then the dentist said my bone ...
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
Totally get the hesitation - permanent stuff feels scary, especially with kids. My nephew had to use a spacer for a while after losing a molar early, and honestly, it worked out fine. Gave everyone time to breathe before...
RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?
It’s wild how different people’s teeth can be, even if they had similar orthodontic treatment. I totally get what you mean about feeling like the lower teeth have a mind of their own - mine are exactly the same. But I’ve...
RE: Teenage son has 8 cavities; root canal??
That made me laugh, because honestly, it does feel like that sometimes. I remember sitting in the chair, hearing two totally different opinions from two dentists about the exact same tooth. One was ready to break out the...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Totally get what you mean. I used to feel like I was doing “too much” too, but honestly, if your gums aren’t bleeding and the teeth are stable now, that’s huge progress. Those little brushes are a lifesaver - I swear the...
RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To
Totally get what you mean here. I’ve tried a bunch of different pastes too, and honestly, my teeth didn’t notice the “luxury” factor unless my gums were already annoyed from something else. For me, using gentle motions a...
RE: Weirdly enough, ice packs can help more than you think after dental implants
I totally get where you’re coming from - I was all about the ice packs after my surgery, but honestly, I couldn’t really tell if it made a big difference with swelling either. My dentist warned me about not leaving it on...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
Those dissolvable stitches made me super paranoid too - I was convinced I’d accidentally yank one out just by eating or talking. I totally agree, surgical extractions are a whole different beast. My jaw felt sore for day...
RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?
Interesting - my experience was a bit different. I tried to just wait it out, but honestly, the “off” feeling stuck around longer than I expected. For me, it helped to actually talk to my dentist sooner rather than later...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
This really hits home. I remember stressing over my daughter’s thumb habit for what felt like ages - every dentist visit, I’d brace for bad news about her bite. But you’re right, sometimes things just work themselves out...
RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist
Funny enough, dental wax actually worked pretty well for me - even with eating and talking a lot. Maybe it depends on the chip or how much wax you use? I pressed it in a bit firmer and it stayed put most of the day. The ...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
I totally get that feeling about cleaning - honestly, I was pretty anxious at first with implants too. With dentures, I always felt like I could just see what I was doing, you know? But after a few months, the routine wi...