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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Hydrogen peroxide, huh? I’ve heard mixed things about that. My dentist actually warned me off it after my root canal - said it can irritate the tissue if you overdo it, especially if you’re like me and not exactly a pro ...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
I totally get that “freeze” moment - blood + teeth = instant brain malfunction for me. I always thought the milk thing sounded like some weird old wives’ tale, but apparently there’s science? Honestly, if my kid came run...
RE: Weird but true: salt water rinses are actually an old-school trick for easing denture gum pain.
Yeah, I totally relate - baking soda always ends up tasting like a science experiment gone wrong for me. Honestly, I’ve had better luck with those “fancy” rinses, even if they’re overpriced and come in weird neon colors....
RE: Feeling stuck between another root canal or just pulling the tooth?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m still team “keep the tooth” if it’s even remotely possible. I had an implant put in after my molar just gave up on life (thanks, failed root canal), and yeah, it works, b...
RE: Spotting early signs of gum trouble: What do you look for?
I get what you mean about the gum paranoia - my bathroom mirror has seen more close-ups of my mouth than my phone camera has of my face. I’ve had those “wait, is that pink or just the lighting?” moments too. The breath t...
RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?
Man, the fixed ones stress me out - like, what if you bite into a rogue popcorn kernel and suddenly it’s flapping around? I switched to a removable after mine popped off mid-burger (not my finest moment). The discipline ...
RE: Worried about 6 root canals
Six root canals in one go honestly sounds like something out of a sci-fi horror movie. I had two done at once a few years back and thought I deserved a medal. My jaw felt like it had run a marathon, and I was basically l...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
I totally get the “living like a monk” vibe - pretty sure I spent the first week after my sinus lift googling every weird noise my face made. The straw rule nearly broke me too. Did you ever get that weird urge to yawn o...
RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?
The syringe thing was wild - felt like I was defusing a bomb every time I used it. Did you ever get paranoid about sleeping on the wrong side and somehow ruining everything? I kept Googling “signs of dry socket” like thr...
RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?
I’ve wondered about this too, honestly. I used to chew on headphone wires while gaming (don’t judge, it was a stressful time) and my dentist noticed a tiny groove on my bottom teeth after a while. Didn’t even think about...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
Totally relate on the salad being risky - my first bite of lettuce post-root canal felt like I was playing dental roulette. I tried the saltwater rinse too, but honestly, couldn’t tell if it did much. Maybe it’s just one...
RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal
Honestly, I had this exact paranoia after my root canal last year. Felt like every time I brushed, I was either going to scrub the crown right off or miss some lurking bit of food. Super fun combo. My dentist told me to ...
RE: How long does your toothbrush actually take to charge?
Mine takes ages too - like, I swear it’s charging longer than my phone. I started timing it once and gave up after 6 hours. Does anyone else get weird battery anxiety? Also, the pressure sensor... yeah, apparently I brus...
RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off - how to make it less awkward?
Totally get what you mean about the slimy feeling - when I got my braces off, I legit thought my teeth felt like glass for a week. It’s wild how your tongue just wants to check every square millimeter, right? Honestly, I...