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RE: How do you keep your gums happy between dentist visits?
I kinda wonder about this, though. My old hygienist made it sound like if you skip flossing for a few days, the plaque hardens and then rinsing doesn’t do much. Is there really a benefit to just doing it “sometimes,” or ...
RE: What Did You Have To Take Before Your Oral Surgery?
I totally get that - the lack of info makes it way more nerve-wracking. Did they at least go over any meds or antibiotics you had to take beforehand? I had to ask a bunch of questions before my wisdom teeth came out, and...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
That’s exactly what my dentist told me when my kid lost a tooth at daycare. Apparently if you shove a baby tooth back in, you can mess up the permanent one that’s still growing under the gum - it can get infected or come...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
That tallest tooth feeling threw me off too - like, I kept biting down to check if it was actually higher or just my imagination. Did anyone else have jaw soreness after the crown went on? Mine lasted a bit longer than I...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
Ha, the sticker chart thing brings back memories - my daughter loved it until she just started sticking the stickers on her toys instead. Have you ever tried letting your son pick out his own toothpaste? Sometimes the no...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
Salt water rinses are a lifesaver for me too, especially right after adjustments. But I’m curious - do you ever get tired of the taste? I tried switching to a mouthwash once but it stung way more than I expected. Popsicl...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
I get what you mean - my left canine is a little more pointy and sits higher than the right, and I swear it’s all I see in selfies. My dentist said pretty much the same thing as your hygienist, but I still find myself co...
RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I was super careful after my wisdom teeth came out, probably overdid the rinsing too. Did your dentist say anything about using mouthwash or just saltwater? Sometimes I wonder if it’...
RE: Best toothpaste or tricks for sensitive gums starting to pull back?
That’s interesting, because I’ve been wondering if I’m just brushing too hard or using the wrong angle. My dentist gave me a soft brush and told me to “go gentle,” but honestly, it’s tough to break old habits. Did your k...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
I totally get the overthinking - my brain was in overdrive before mine too. For me, the heating pad was more about easing jaw stiffness than swelling. Eating soft foods wasn’t too bad, but I did stick to mashed potatoes ...
RE: Keeping sore gums in check: what actually works for you?
That sounds super familiar - I always hear that salt water is supposed to help, but for me it just made things feel raw and didn’t really calm anything down. I get what you mean about the paranoia, especially when there’...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
I get where you’re coming from about not stressing unless there’s something obviously wrong, but honestly, I’m not sure I could be that chill. When my daughter had dissolvable stitches after her tonsillectomy, her ENT sa...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
That’s a good point. My dentist just said to use salt water for about a week, but didn’t mention medicated rinses at all. I had some mild swelling, but no weird taste or anything. Did your dentist ever suggest anything s...
RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)
Totally get what you mean about the crunchy snack anxiety - been there with tortilla chips, and I swear my jaw tenses up just thinking about it. I actually found Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey surprisingly satisfyi...
RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?
I was totally in the same boat - super paranoid about messing up the healing, so I just did saltwater rinses and avoided that side of my mouth like it was radioactive. But after a couple days, I gently brushed around the...