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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery
Have you tried using an immersion blender instead of the regular one? I found mine way easier to handle after surgery. Less cleanup too, which was a huge plus when I was feeling wiped out. Also, fresh nutmeg isn't as pri...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
I went with monthly payments because at the time, it just felt easier to manage financially. But looking back, I kinda wish I'd saved up and paid upfront...the savings would've been nice. Do you have a solid emergency fu...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Yikes, almonds too? I've always thought of them as a safe snack...guess I'll be chewing more carefully now. Totally agree about popcorn kernels though - learned that the hard way after chipping a tooth during movie night...
RE: Eating right before surgery - what worked for you?
I totally get the confusion - my dentist gave me similar vague advice before my wisdom teeth removal. I ended up sticking mostly to soups, smoothies, and oatmeal a couple days before. Honestly, it helped me feel less blo...
RE: gum graft vs pinhole technique - anyone had experience with these?
I had a gum graft done about five years ago, and honestly, it wasn't as bad as I expected. Yeah, the first week or so was uncomfortable - eating soft foods got old pretty fast - but pain meds and ice packs helped a lot. ...
RE: Jaw clicking and pain - is treatment really worth it?
Glad you're finally seeing some relief. Did you find it uncomfortable at first? Mine felt super weird for the first few nights, but now I honestly can't sleep without it... hang in there, it gets even better over time.
RE: Keeping teeth healthy when working graveyard shifts
Definitely agree with this - do you find chewing sugar-free gum helpful too? I've found it handy between brushes, especially on long shifts when I can't get to floss right away.
RE: Think my implant might be acting up...anyone else had this?
Had something similar a while back, and yeah, turned out to be inflammation too. Did your dentist mention anything about using a water flosser around implants? Mine recommended it after my issue cleared up, said it helps...
RE: baby gum care tips that actually worked for us?
We did something similar, but honestly, the silicone brush was a no-go for my daughter - she hated it and would clamp her mouth shut every time she saw it coming, lol. We ended up using a super soft baby toothbrush prett...