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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
I totally get what you mean about oatmeal. I tried it once after getting my braces tightened, and I swear I spent the next hour convinced there were tiny oat bits hiding everywhere. Not fun at all. Sweet potato sounds in...
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?
You know, I used to think crowns were always the safer bet too, until my daughter had one put in last year. It seemed like a solid choice at first, but within a few months she started complaining about sensitivity and di...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
My daughter does this constantly, especially when she's stressed about school. Last month, she lost her mouthguard right before a big soccer tournament. We searched everywhere - her backpack, the laundry basket, even the...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Reading this brings back memories of my own braces experience, and honestly, I wish I'd known about the salt water trick back then. I was pretty anxious about the whole thing, and I remember being convinced I'd never eat...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
I've been debating this myself lately. Had a similar experience when I tried switching from Sensodyne to a generic brand - thought I'd save a bit, but ended up sipping coffee like it was lava for a week. Maybe it's psych...
RE: fluoride in toothpaste - do you worry about it?
Reading your post brought back some memories... I was pretty anxious about fluoride toothpaste at first, especially with all the conflicting info online. When my oldest was little, I remember obsessively researching it -...
RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts - Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?
I've been dealing with sensitive gums for a while now, and honestly, it's been kind of stressful. I tried the OTC gels first because they seemed like they'd be quick fixes, but they only helped short-term and sometimes l...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Same here, actually. My dentist never mentioned gum recession till I brought up sensitivity - felt like I uncovered some secret dental conspiracy, lol. Tried electric too, but still second-guessing myself constantly... h...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
Yeah, I totally relate to this. After my implant, I was hyper-aware of every tiny feeling in my mouth. About two weeks after the procedure, I started noticing this weird tingling sensation around the implant area wheneve...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Oatmeal was actually my go-to after my extraction. I was pretty nervous about anything remotely chunky or gritty getting stuck in the sockets, so I cooked it extra soft and added a bit of honey and mashed banana. Honestl...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Reading your experience actually makes me feel a bit better... I've been hesitant to try anything beyond basic open-close movements because I'm worried about messing something up. But you're right: Maybe I'll cautious...