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RE: What Did You Have To Take Before Your Oral Surgery?
Yeah, they hit me with the “nothing after midnight” rule too. I kept thinking, how much harm could a little water do? But I was too nervous to risk it. The antibiotics thing was weird for me - my oral surgeon said yes at...
RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?
I totally get what you mean about the adjustment. When I first got braces, my orthodontist told me to switch to a super soft brush too, and honestly, I thought there was no way it’d get all the gunk out from around the b...
RE: Would You Go for a Brighter Smile with Lasers or Stick to DIY Kits?
I totally get the hesitation with lasers - my first thought was “what if I flinch and end up with a weird stripe?” But honestly, after years of using those dentist-approved trays, I kind of wish I’d just tried the in-off...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
Mixing it up is definitely the way to go, especially when you’re dealing with picky eaters and braces at the same time. My youngest had braces put on last fall, and suddenly all her favorite crunchy snacks were off the t...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
I hear you on the nerves. My son has a whole dentist horror story from when he was little (think: crying, kicking, the works), so I totally get why you’d be anxious. We’ve done oral sedation for him too, and it was such ...
RE: Saw this story about a new “braces-friendly” school lunch menu - what do you pack for your kids?
Totally get where you’re coming from - figuring out what actually gets eaten is half the battle. I remember living on soft foods for a while after getting braces, and wraps were a lifesaver for me too. Steamed veggies ne...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
That “longer teeth” thing totally threw me off too. I kept checking the mirror, convinced my gums had just packed up and left. Took a couple days before it stopped looking so dramatic. The swelling going down really does...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
That was my experience too, even though I didn’t want to admit it at first. After my last extraction, I figured I’d be fine the next day - nope. Ended up needing two full days on the couch, barely able to focus on anythi...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
Honestly, I tried chamomile tea after my second jaw surgery because my aunt swore by it, but I can’t say I noticed a huge difference with the swelling. It did feel soothing, though, especially if I let the tea bag cool d...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Funny you mention the mouth dryness, because I actually had the opposite problem - my mouth felt kind of filmy instead. Maybe it depends on which rinse or product you’re using? I tried a couple before finding one that di...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I get why you’d play it safe, but honestly two weeks sounds like a long time unless your dentist specifically said so. I’ve had a couple teeth pulled (thanks braces), and both times my oral surgeon told me the main thing...
RE: KEEPING MY TOOTHBRUSH ACTUALLY CLEAN...AM I OVERTHINKING THIS?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think those little plastic covers were protecting my braces toothbrush, but my ortho said the same thing - just let it air dry. I actually started rinsing mine with hot w...
RE: Jaw pain relief: Did you see that new study on splints vs. surgery?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had the opposite experience. My jaw pain dragged on for months with the splint, and my dentist kept saying to “give it time,” but honestly, it just got more frustrating. I t...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
Totally get where you’re coming from. When I first started with braces, I felt the same way - my ortho was super efficient but barely explained what was happening. It made me anxious, especially during those first few vi...
RE: Kicking the thumb habit - anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?
I get what you’re saying about not stressing every detail, but I wish I’d pushed a bit harder when my daughter was younger. She sucked her thumb for ages and our dentist kept saying, “Let’s just wait and see.” By the tim...