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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
Couldn't agree more with this. I remember my ortho saying 12 months, and it ended up being closer to two years. Honestly, it's not your fault - everyone's teeth move at their own pace. Have you noticed any recent progres...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I've heard the toothpaste trick a lot too, and while I totally get the hesitation about delicate or sentimental pieces, I think the abrasiveness issue might be a bit overstated sometimes. From what I've seen, it's usuall...
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?
I totally get what you're saying about oxidation and contamination risks, and normally I'd agree with you 100%. But honestly, leaving oils uncovered overnight isn't always a disaster - especially if you're careful about ...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Laughing gas worked pretty well for me too, honestly. I went with IV sedation once and felt super foggy for the rest of the day - which wasn't terrible (hello, Netflix binge), but definitely not ideal if you've got stuff...
RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?
Haha, yep, never underestimate the power of a sparkly toothbrush or a sticker with Elsa on it. My son had his first visit around 12 months, and honestly, it was pretty much just a quick peek and some friendly chatting wi...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Totally agree about the softer toothbrush - wish I'd thought of that sooner. I ended up using one of those silicone finger brushes (the kind meant for babies, lol) and it was surprisingly gentle and effective. Also, luke...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Haha, yep, that's exactly it. I had a similar issue with my dog and my Invisalign trays - talk about panic mode when one went missing! Turns out, she was just hoarding it under her bed because it smelled like me. Thankfu...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Totally get you on the mouthwash afterward - makes a huge difference in how fresh your mouth feels. Took me ages to find the right flossing technique too, especially around my back teeth (still awkward sometimes...). Cur...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
I've been using mild soap too, and honestly it feels a lot gentler. My dentist mentioned something similar about peroxide weakening the guard if used too often. But now you've got me thinking... does anyone find that cer...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Our surgeon gave us similar advice about cold packs - said after the first couple days, warmth was better to encourage blood flow and healing. But honestly, when my daughter had her graft, she found cold packs way more c...
RE: Navigating Dental Implants After Tooth Removal: My Step-by-Step Approach
Haha, this hits home. When I had my implant done, I kept feeling this odd pressure whenever I'd bite down - nothing painful exactly, just... weird. My dentist said it was probably just me adjusting, but I couldn't shake ...
RE: Thumb Sucking Drama - How Do You Get Your Kid to Stop?
I can totally relate to this. My parents tried everything too - bitter nail polish, rewards charts, you name it. Nothing worked until around first grade when a classmate loudly pointed out my thumb-sucking habit during s...
RE: root canal surgery aftermath - did you know ice cream helps?
Haha, mint chocolate chip therapy sounds perfect right about now. I've actually heard something similar - cold foods like ice cream or even smoothies can really soothe the inflammation and tenderness after dental procedu...