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joshuabiker795
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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
I hear you on the urgent care thing - they’re just not set up for dental stuff. I’ve been there, desperate with a throbbing molar on a weekend, and all they did was check my temp, ask if my face was swelling, then hand m...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
That’s exactly what I experienced. The swelling and bruising after my lower wisdom teeth came out made me look like I’d lost a boxing match, but the ache from a regular molar extraction just dragged on and on. Dry socket...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
That’s exactly how I feel about my countertop one - can’t say it’s pretty, but my gums are happier for it. I noticed the bleeding went way down, too. Tried a cordless for a bit, but honestly, the pressure just didn’t cut...
RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush
Honestly, letting it air dry is underrated - I’ve been doing that for years and it helps so much with that stale smell. I’m a big believer in swapping brush heads every couple months, especially since I smoke too (old ha...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
I get wanting a shorter list, but honestly, I’d rather have too much info than not enough. Years ago, after a tricky extraction, my dentist barely gave me anything to go on - just “rinse with salt water” and “take it eas...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
The charging thing used to drive me nuts, honestly. I’d be halfway through brushing and - buzz - dead as a doornail. You’re not alone there. I’m at the age where I need reminders just to water my plants, never mind remem...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
I hear you on the paranoia - after cracking two sets of retainers in my first year, I became downright neurotic about what I used to clean them. My granddaughter told me to try those fizzy tablets too, and they’re defini...
RE: What’s Your Go-To Trick For Keeping The Puffiness Down After A Tooth Pull?
I’m convinced the pillow trick makes a difference. After my last extraction, I stacked up a couple pillows and honestly, I didn’t swell nearly as much as before. Tried the cold-to-warm compress thing too - felt soothing,...
RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth
I get wanting to avoid a mess, but I’ve seen firsthand with my grandkids - sometimes a little extra excitement actually helps them stick with brushing. Sure, it’s more cleanup, but honestly, I’d rather wipe up a few spla...
RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day
I get where you're coming from, but honestly, braces don't always have to feel like a waiting game. When I had mine done (and trust me, my teeth were a mess), I made it a point to track tiny changes weekly - snapping qui...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
I get the appeal of flavored rinses, especially for kids who find mint too intense. But honestly, even artificial sweeteners can reinforce that craving for sweetness, you know? My dentist always says it's better to help ...