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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Totally get what you mean about the syringe - without it, I was convinced stuff would just camp out in there forever. Did you ever worry about using it too soon? My dentist warned me not to start rinsing for the first 24...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
Did you have any issues with swelling or bruising when you started doing chores again? I get nervous about making things worse, especially with bending over or picking stuff up. Did your dentist give you any specific res...
RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers
Seriously, how do people not lose their minds over this? I swear, every time I took mine out to eat, I’d spend the next ten minutes panicking that it was gone for good. Do those little cases actually help, or am I just d...
RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. I’ve had cavities pop up even when I was eating all the “right” stuff and drinking milk every day. Do you think it’s more about brushing and flossing than what we eat? Sometimes I ...
RE: Weird brown spots on my kid’s molars - what would you do?
We tried the disclosing tablets too, and I’ll admit, I was really nervous about them staining everything. My son is a champion mess-maker. But honestly, they did help him see where he was missing, especially the backs of...
RE: LIVING WITH A WONKY BITE: INVISALIGN VS. BRACES?
That’s exactly what got me. With braces, the pain was like a dull throb right after tightening, but with Invisalign, I’d be fine one minute and then - bam - this weird, stabbing pressure out of nowhere. Sometimes I’d act...
RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
Greek yogurt was my go-to too. I tried cottage cheese, but the lumps just made me nervous - felt like I might get something stuck in the stitches. Did you ever try applesauce? It’s weirdly comforting, though maybe a bit ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I totally get what you mean about the “don’t rinse” thing. I still catch myself wanting to just swish and spit out of habit, and my kid looks at me like I’m torturing him if there’s even a hint of toothpaste left. Is it ...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I get nervous about sharp stuff near my mouth too. Did you ever have a moment where you thought you scraped too hard? I always worry I’ll slip and cut myself, even though it’s never actually happened. I’m kind of obsessi...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
I know those tiny brushes are supposed to help, but honestly, I’ve had more luck with a water flosser. The little brushes always seem to stab my gums and make things worse, not better. My ortho said the swelling should g...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
I’ve always wondered about this too, especially since I’m super cautious with anything dental. My dentist told me that for most kids, just brushing with fluoride toothpaste and not rinsing right after is enough. I get ne...
RE: Swollen gums after getting braces - normal or not?
That’s pretty much how it went for me - my gums were puffy and tender right after the braces went on, but it calmed down after a week or so. I worried a lot at first, kept checking in the mirror, thinking maybe something...
RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?
I totally relate to the chaos of that moment - my brain just freezes up. I always want to pack everything, but the pain usually wins out and I rush out half-prepared. Once I forgot my insurance card and had to call my pa...