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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?
That’s really similar to what happened with us. The root canal bill made my heart stop for a sec, and then the crown was just another hit. I got so lost trying to figure out what insurance would pay for - like, even the ...
RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time
I get super anxious about this too, especially since my kiddo’s got allergies and I worry about lingering smells messing with him. I had one bottle that always smelled kinda funky, no matter what I did. Tried the baking ...
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
I totally get what you mean about your brain going into overdrive after something like this. My kid had a dry socket a couple months ago (she’s only 14, so that made me even more paranoid), and I swear every time she sai...
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
That sensitivity thing is no joke. My kid needed a filling last year, and even just the numbing gel freaked her out - she hated the tingly feeling for hours after. I can’t imagine her trying any of those whitening strips...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
My kid had to do this after whitening and honestly, I was way more stressed about the food than she was. We stuck with chicken broth and plain yogurt - she complained but survived. I kept worrying she’d eat something “wr...
RE: Why does recovery from wisdom teeth removal feel way worse than anyone warns you?
That syringe thing stressed me out too. I kept thinking, what if I squirt too hard or not enough? My daughter hated the taste in her mouth for days - she said it was like licking a penny. We stuck with salt water rinses ...
RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?
My kid chipped a tooth last year and I panicked, tried one of those kits in the middle of the night. Honestly, I get what you mean about the weird texture, but for us it actually held up okay until the dentist could see ...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
That metallic taste really threw my kid off - he kept asking if he was turning into a robot. The swelling got me worried, honestly, but the dentist said it’s normal unless it gets worse or looks infected. Ice packs and c...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
That's reassuring to hear...I've been stressing about my son's mouthguard lately. He grinds his teeth pretty badly, and I always worry about bacteria buildup causing issues. Never thought about denture tablets though - m...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
We've had similar battles over mouthwash flavors at our place. My daughter swears the minty stuff is like "spicy water," haha. We switched to a bubblegum-flavored rinse, and it's gone down much easier. But now I'm wonder...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Haha, totally agree with you there...my phone's already cluttered enough without toothbrush notifications popping up. But honestly, those pressure sensors have been a game-changer for me. I'm always paranoid about my kid...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Reading this thread is honestly making me feel a bit better about my son's recovery. He's only a few days post-extraction and the swelling is pretty intense, especially in the mornings like you mentioned. We've been icin...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Charcoal bags are pretty decent, but honestly, baking soda's been my go-to for weird smells. Had a similar issue when I tried making lavender oil at home for my kiddo's bedtime routine - it ended up smelling kinda funky ...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Yeah, totally feel you on the anxiety part. I tried making a tincture for my kiddo once and ended up with something way too strong - panic mode activated. Diluting it helped, but honestly, switching to cold infusions aft...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
My kid's dentist mentioned hydroxyapatite last visit, and I was like...is this another pricey gimmick? But hearing your experience makes me reconsider. Maybe mixing it up with fluoride toothpaste isn't such a bad idea - ...