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RE: What should a periodontal treatment estimate include for someone with diabetes?
The estimate should say whether the treatment amount is fixed or provisional. If the examination changes the plan, it can explain how the total would change if scaling and root planing involves more areas or visits than ...
RE: What should a periodontal treatment estimate include for someone with diabetes?
The exam and imaging are useful to list separately from scaling and root planing: they establish the baseline, while the treatment can vary by which areas need it. That makes quotes easier to compare without assuming eve...
RE: Just read an article about dentists sharing real-life cavity horror stories
A water rinse helps loosen and wash away residue, but it can’t replace cleaning between brackets and wires. Sticky dried fruit may stay lodged there even after brushing later, so floss threaders or an interdental brush a...
RE: BRACES MAKING ME FEEL AWKWARD AF
Practicing at home can help you get used to how your smile and voice feel with braces, especially if you notice yourself covering your mouth automatically. Talking, smiling, or even reading out loud in the mirror made it...
RE: Your soda habit might be secretly wrecking your teeth
Mouthwash isn’t automatically a problem after soda, but check the label. An alcohol-free fluoride rinse can be useful, though water is still a simple way to rinse away the drink. Avoid brushing immediately after soda, an...
RE: Dental Implants Feeling Wobbly? Saw This Crazy Story Today
That’s why I wouldn’t assume a “minor adjustment” if something feels loose. The dentist needs to tell whether it’s the crown, abutment, healing cap, or the implant fixture itself. A loose component may only need tighteni...
RE: Thinking about getting a mouthguard - anyone had good results?
Fit matters as much as whether it’s custom. I’d ask the dentist to check it at a follow-up, especially if the jaw discomfort doesn’t improve. An ill-fitting or overly thick guard can increase soreness or affect your bite...