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jenniferblizzard109
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RE: How I survived the teething stage (and kept my sanity)
Man, reading this just brought back memories of my own “teething survival mode” days. We didn’t have much luck with the song-and-dance thing - my kid just stared at me like I’d lost my mind if I tried to sing. But what d...
RE: Keeping Chompers Strong: Dairy vs. Leafy Greens for Older Adults
Yeah, the “milk or bust” thing always seemed kinda outdated to me, too. I geeked out on all the absorption stuff when I first ditched dairy - honestly, it’s wild how much info is out there, and half of it contradicts the...
RE: What actually happens when you need a bone graft for dental implants?
Yeah, that “full” feeling totally threw me off too. I kept poking at my face thinking it was swelling up, but turns out it was just the graft settling in. Honestly, I thought the no-straw rule was kinda overhyped at firs...
RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me
That aftertaste is the worst - sometimes it feels like no matter how much I rinse, there’s still some weird film left. I did try a so-called “natural” tablet once, but honestly, I couldn’t really tell if it was actually ...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Haha, yeah, sticker charts just turned my daughter into a tiny lawyer. We tried an electric toothbrush with a timer and honestly, the novelty kept her interested way longer than I expected. Tech distractions > endless...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
Yeah, clove oil is wild - my dentist gave me one of those medicated dressings after I got dry socket, and it was a weird mix of relief and “why does my mouth feel like holiday potpourri?” Honestly, I tried ibuprofen too,...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I hear you on the “cheating” thing - felt the same when I switched to a water flosser. I geeked out over all the settings at first, but honestly, it just made the whole routine less annoying. Still keep floss picks aroun...
RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal
Honestly, I was surprised how fast the nitrous faded. Like, I felt a bit floaty for maybe 10 minutes after they turned it off, but by the time I got to my car, I was basically back to normal. Not like getting knocked out...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
Yeah, I totally get wanting that comfort, especially when everything else is chaos. But now I’m wondering - has anyone here actually tried switching to like, a fidget gadget or something at night? Not sure if it’d hit th...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
Yeah, I totally get the roulette feeling. My kid was obsessed with his pacifier too, and honestly, none of those “gentle” methods worked for us. We ended up just going cold turkey after a dentist side-eye. His teeth seem...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
I get what you mean about electric brushes feeling a bit much after a tightening. I used to think they were overhyped too, but my dentist kinda convinced me to try one 'cause apparently they’re better at getting the gunk...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
Man, the unpredictability is wild. I swear, last time I got mine tightened, it felt like my whole jaw was on strike, but then a few days later it just... stopped? And then boom, random canine pain outta nowhere. I’ve bee...