Dental care discussions and local services.
lindat24
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers - supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.
Yeah, I totally get the hesitation. I tried one of those gels for a few days when my mouth was really sore, and honestly, it felt nice at first but didn’t last much longer than wax once I started eating. The taste wasn’t...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I get why visuals work, but honestly, those “scare tactic” photos just made me more freaked out as a kid. I’d see the horror stories and immediately assume the worst would happen to me. For me, hearing real people talk a...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
Interesting you mentioned zirconia feeling smoother, because for me it was kinda the opposite. Got my first zirconia crown a few months ago after years with porcelain, and honestly, it felt noticeably different at first ...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Yeah, I'm leaning toward the one-earbud approach too. Noise-canceling headphones sound great in theory, but I'd rather stay somewhat aware of what's happening...just in case. Maybe I'll queue up some mellow podcasts I've...
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?
Filtering definitely helps with tinctures, but oils can be trickier since they're thicker and don't evaporate as easily. I messed up a chamomile oil extraction once - ended up smelling kind of musty and overpowering inst...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Haha, that's reassuring. I'm booked for laughing gas next week and honestly a bit nervous - never had sedation before. Did you feel totally aware the whole time or kinda spaced out?
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Yep, mashed sweet potatoes saved me big time. Also, scrambled eggs were my go-to - super soft and quick to whip up. Wish I'd known about rice beforehand though...spent forever regretting that choice, lol.
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
Yeah, totally feel you on this. Last year I tried saving up for dental work upfront, thinking it'd ease my anxiety about monthly bills. But then my fridge died out of nowhere - bye-bye savings. 🙄 Honestly, monthl...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Bright colors never really helped me much tbh - I could lose mine even if it glowed in the dark. Those clip cases sound handy, but knowing my luck, I'd probably forget to clip it back after using it and end up losing bot...
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery - my game plan
Yeah, propping up sounds like a solid plan - I was thinking about stacking a couple pillows but wasn't sure if it'd be comfy enough. The ice pack tip is great too, thanks for that reminder. As for meals, I've stocked up ...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
I totally get the hesitation about switching to electric brushes - felt exactly the same way when I first made the jump. Honestly, I was convinced I'd end up shredding my gums or something, especially since they're prett...