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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?
Steak was my nemesis too, but honestly, apples freaked me out even more. Something about biting into a crunchy apple after dental work just felt like tempting fate. I swear, bread was way easier for me - at least it didn...
RE: How often do your kids actually need to see the dentist?
I used to think those toothbrushes were just another way to drain my wallet, but honestly, my youngest actually brushes longer with the timer - turns it into a game. That said, I don’t think they’re magic. Still gotta ch...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
Honestly, I hear you - sometimes I swear my implant’s trying to communicate with me, too. My dentist said “normal settling,” but that didn’t stop me from googling every click for weeks. I’d rather annoy my dentist with q...
RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?
Immediate dentures were a lifesaver for my confidence, even if my bank account took a hit. And yeah, those adhesives... I swear half the tube ends up on my fingers instead of in my mouth. You’re definitely not alone with...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
I kinda have to push back on the whole “minimal makeup” thing making you feel less on display. For me, it was almost the opposite - if I went bare-faced, I swear my teeth felt like the only thing people saw. Weird, right...
RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC - ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?
I totally get what you mean about the memory fuzziness being a little unsettling. I tried oral sedation once and, honestly, I spent the rest of the day asking my partner where I’d left my shoes (they were in the fridge, ...
RE: Pain relief that actually works for dry socket?
This is so true. The moment you start poking around, it’s like the pain knows and doubles down out of spite. I swear, resisting the urge to “just check” is a superpower. Hang in there - it really does get better, even if...
RE: How I stopped my gums from bleeding when I floss (step-by-step, sorta)
I gotta push back on the salt water love just a bit - maybe it’s a classic, but for me, it’s more like duct tape than WD-40. It covers up the problem for a while, but if I don’t stick to brushing and flossing (and yeah, ...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
Man, I totally get the “pressure washer” vibe - first time I used a water flosser, I thought I’d accidentally power-washed my tonsils. I still can’t get it to stop splattering the mirror. But yeah, string floss is a must...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
Those “just in case” lists from dentists crack me up - like, do I really need to know about every one-in-a-million possibility? I get it, they’re covering themselves, but it can make you feel like you’re prepping for a s...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
The jaw fatigue is real - felt like I’d just chewed through a car tire after mine. I actually kept worrying my bite was permanently weird, but turns out it just took a couple weeks to settle down. I wish someone had told...
RE: Little things that helped me get through my braces timeline
You’re definitely not overdoing it - braces are like little food traps, and those gadgets are lifesavers. My teenager basically lived with a water flosser attached to his hand for two years, and honestly, his teeth survi...
RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?
Milk’s always getting the spotlight, but honestly, it’s not some magical tooth potion. My brother drank enough milk to rival a baby cow and still had more fillings than a bakery. I think you’re right about genetics - plu...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
Man, I’ve asked myself this exact thing while standing at the sink, toothbrush in hand, overthinking my whole nighttime routine. The way my dentist explained it (with a lot of hand waving), the fluoride in toothpaste is ...
RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living
You nailed it with the bubblegum toothpaste - why did anyone think we wanted our mouths tasting like a kid’s birthday party gone wrong? Mint’s the only one that actually feels like it’s fighting germs, not just covering ...