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RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
- Had a similar situation last year - my nephew took a tumble at the skate park, tooth out, blood everywhere. - Immediate instinct was panic, but here’s what actually helped: • Picked the tooth up by the crown (no...
RE: Keeping Those Chompers in Place: My Routine for Secure Dentures
- Totally get the “soup is my sneaky nemesis” bit - hot liquids are unpredictable. - Chewy bagels? Yeah, they’re like a stress test for adhesives. - If hot drinks still feel risky even when you sip slow, might be wor...
RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?
- Three years without issues is honestly a win, especially for a root canal. - Agree - front teeth can sometimes skip the crown if you’re careful and not biting into tough stuff. - Molars are a different story… mine ...
RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling - step by step
- Totally agree, the case is like a petri dish if you’re not careful. - Quick tip: I actually use a soft toothbrush (separate from my regular one) to scrub the corners every couple days. Gets rid of that weird gunk tha...
RE: When did your kid see the dentist for the first time?
- First visit for my oldest was right after her first birthday. She hated every second - cried, clung to me, the whole bit. - Staff just kept talking to her, handed her a toothbrush, let her “help” count her teeth. It wa...