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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Frozen corn actually sounds like a smart move - I wish I'd thought of that! I stuck with gel packs, but you're right, they felt awkward and bulky against my jaw. I was nervous about trying anything else because, you know...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
I totally get what you're saying about the stiffness - my dentist gave me the same strict soft-food-only lecture, and honestly, I was so anxious about messing something up that I stuck to smoothies and applesauce for alm...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Yeah, totally relate to that cautious chewing thing. Took me forever to trust biting into anything crunchy again - I think I spent at least a month carefully nibbling on crackers like they were made of glass or something...
RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend
Haha, same here...I was so paranoid about swelling after my braces tightening that I practically froze my cheeks off. Definitely agree about the saltwater rinses though - felt like the one thing I could control to help h...
RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?
My dentist actually offered noise-canceling headphones once, which surprised me because I'd never seen that before. It helped somewhat, but honestly...I was still pretty tense the whole time. I think it's not just the so...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Totally with you on the alcohol-free mouthwash thing. Regular ones always made my mouth feel weirdly tight and dry afterward, especially since I got braces - everything seems extra sensitive now. My orthodontist actually...
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?
That's reassuring to hear... I've always been super cautious with dental stuff too, but sometimes I wonder if I'm overdoing it. Last year, my dentist said I needed braces for a slight overbite - nothing major, but enough...
RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?
We actually had a pretty good experience at a bigger pediatric dental office. I'm usually pretty anxious myself (had braces as a teen and dreaded every appointment), so I was worried my daughter would pick up on that anx...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I totally get what you're saying about braces feeling more natural with monthly payments. When I got mine, I was super anxious about the cost - like, what if something unexpected popped up halfway through treatment? With...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
I feel you on the toothpaste roulette, haha. I've always stuck with fluoride because I'm paranoid about cavities after my braces came off... but now I'm wondering if charcoal stuff is actually safe long-term? Seems kinda...
RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth
Totally feel you on that dentist chair thing... I swear, my orthodontist probably has me on speed dial at this point. I've always been kinda paranoid about teeth stuff, so when my little one started showing signs of bott...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
I've thought about denture cleaner but honestly, I'm a bit nervous about using anything chemical-ish on something that stays in my mouth all night. Even with rinsing, I'd probably worry about leftover residue or somethin...
RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery
I tried the avocado thing too, but honestly, I was way too cautious and barely put any in at first. Like maybe a tablespoon or something? 😂 Could barely taste it, but the texture was pretty nice. I was just super...
RE: Keeping kids' braces clean - is a water flosser worth it?
We've been trying the water flosser too, and honestly, I'm still not totally sold. My orthodontist recommended it, but I find the sensation kinda weird and splashy even on low settings. Maybe I'm just overly cautious, bu...
RE: braces disaster: what would you do if a wire snapped mid-vacation?
Ugh, reading this brings back memories... I had a wire snap during a family camping trip once. Tried wax first, but it kept falling off (typical). Ended up using tiny scissors from a first aid kit - nerve-wracking but wo...