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RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth - What Should I Have Ready at Home?
I’ve wondered about those Save-A-Tooth kits too, honestly. I did a deep dive (classic me) after my nephew knocked out his front tooth last summer. Ended up calling our dentist in a mild panic and he said milk is actually...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?
Yeah, I totally get that. I was so freaked out about messing something up that I probably under-brushed the area at first. My dentist also said to use a soft brush and just be careful, but it’s hard to trust that advice ...
RE: Which do you prefer: getting the implant right after extraction, or waiting a bit?
I hear you about the waiting, but honestly, I kinda wish I’d just gone for the immediate implant after my extraction. My oral surgeon said it was possible in my case, and looking back, I think it might’ve saved me a few ...
RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?
We tried the boil-and-bite mouth guards when my daughter’s jaw started acting up. Honestly, it was kind of a mixed bag. She managed to keep it in overnight a couple times, but most mornings I’d find it on her pillow or c...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Funny you mention the clay packs - I tried those after my root tip surgery and had the same issue. They felt like strapping a cold brick to my jaw. I ended up using a bag of frozen corn because it molds better, though it...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I’m with you on the custom trays - total game changer. I was so skeptical at first, especially after the strips left my teeth feeling weirdly chalky and my gums stinging. The gel amount is still a guessing game for me to...
RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?
I get where you’re coming from. When I moved to a new area, the water tasted weird and my gums actually felt a bit more sensitive for a while. I started using a filter, but honestly, I couldn’t tell if it was the lack of...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I totally get the stress - picking a crown feels way more permanent than it probably is. I grind my teeth too (thanks, anxiety), and my dentist basically said the same thing about zirconia possibly wearing down the tooth...
RE: Do your kids actually wear their sports mouthguards?
Bubble wrap would probably be more comfortable than some of those mouthguards, honestly. My kid tried the boil-and-bite ones, but even after trimming, she said it felt “weird and huge.” She’ll wear it for the first five ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
I totally get where you’re coming from with the “brushing anxiety” - I swear, every time I’m in the dentist’s chair, I’m convinced they’re silently judging my molars. I’ve had similar worries about switching to an electr...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I get what you mean about just wanting to “rip off the band-aid all at once,” but honestly, I’m kind of the opposite. That upfront payment feels risky to me, even with the discount. I’ve been burned before by unexpected ...
RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers - supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.
I get the wax thing, but I’ve actually had a different experience with gels. I thought they’d be a total waste too, especially for the price, but this one my ortho gave me (I think it was called OrthoEase or something?) ...
RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
Totally agree on flavored toothpaste - my youngest hated mint too, said it was "spicy," lol. We cycled through strawberry, watermelon, and even some weird cotton candy one she insisted on trying (it smelled awful, but he...
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?
Mint definitely helps mask weird smells, but I've also had luck with citrus peels - especially lemon or orange. They seem to neutralize funky odors pretty well. Once I made a lavender tincture that ended up way too stron...