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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years - here's what worked for me
Reading this thread is honestly reassuring... I'm scheduled for my first implant next month and have been stressing about it big time. Hearing your experiences makes me feel like I'm making the right call doing it sooner...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Reading this thread is honestly reassuring...I had mine taken out just three days ago, and I genuinely thought I'd be back to normal eating by now. Big nope on that front. I've been surviving on lukewarm broth, yogurt (b...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
You're definitely not alone in preferring heat - I was the same way. Ice just made my jaw feel tighter and more uncomfortable, honestly. I ended up using a heating pad on low setting and found it helped relax the muscles...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
Totally agree about the saltwater rinse - it's gentle, but taste-wise, it can be a bit iffy. My niece hated it at first because of the salty aftertaste. Kid-friendly mouthwashes worked way better for her...maybe worth a ...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Mint tea was a lifesaver for me too, honestly. I remember thinking it'd be too mild to help, but it was exactly what my sore gums needed. Lukewarm soups were okay, but I got bored fast - ended up blending random stuff ju...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
I totally get the weird craving thing - after my wisdom teeth came out, I suddenly wanted celery dipped in peanut butter, and normally I avoid celery like the plague. Maybe it's just our brains rebelling against restrict...
RE: Thumb Sucking Drama - How Do You Get Your Kid to Stop?
Totally agree with you on the parenting guilt - it's so easy to spiral into worry mode. My dentist said something similar, that thumb-sucking isn't usually a big deal unless it's super intense or constant. But honestly, ...