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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery
I actually stuck with the mouth guard after my surgery, even though it felt like sleeping with a hockey puck in my mouth at first. Not gonna lie, those first few nights were rough - lots of drool, and I sounded like I ha...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
You just summed up my last five years in one sentence. The first time I heard “cone beam scan,” I thought it was something from Star Trek. My dentist waved this fancy machine at me and I almost told him to just use his e...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
I remember the first time I tried one of those water flossers, I cranked it up to what I thought was “medium” and nearly gave myself a nosebleed. My gums were not impressed… felt like I’d been in a wrestling match with m...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
I used to treat my water flosser like it was a pressure washer for the driveway - just crank it up and let it rip. Figured if I could handle spicy food, my gums could handle anything. Turns out, gums aren’t quite as toug...
RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
You’re preaching to the choir about tangled floss. I once spent half an episode of Jeopardy trying to fish a string out from under my bridgework. My daughter swears by those little floss picks - she gets the store brand ...
RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
PTFE floss is like dental ninja wire - so slippery it sometimes feels like I’m just tickling my teeth instead of actually cleaning them. My dentist swears it works, but I still wonder. Anyone else notice their gums get a...
RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape - what do you actually do?
You’re preaching to the choir. I once left my brush head on for a week after a trip - came back and it smelled like a wet dog that rolled in algae. Never again. I don’t bother with those UV stands either. My neighbor swe...
RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?
I wish I could say it mellowed out for me, but after a year, I still feel like I’m trying to sleep with a flip-flop in my mouth. Maybe it’s just my stubborn gums, but even the “custom” one feels like a hockey puck. At th...
RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?
I hear you about the electric toothbrush hype. My grandkids swear by theirs, but I’ll admit, the first time I tried one, I thought I was being attacked by a tiny jackhammer. Nearly dropped it in the sink. Didn’t help tha...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
I hear you loud and clear. I used to joke my dentist had a prescription pad glued to his hand - every time my gums flared up, it was antibiotics and a “see you in six months.” Didn’t do squat except make me afraid of yog...
RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine
That made me laugh - been there, done that, found tissue in my teeth hours later. Wax disappearing mid-meal is a classic too. I swear, half my wax ends up as a “secret ingredient” in soup. Cheeks do feel puffy sometimes ...
RE: [Verified] Temu Coupon Code $100 Off [acu729640] + Get 40% Discount
That sandblasting feeling is all too familiar - first time I used one of those, I thought I’d knocked a filling loose. Honestly, for the price, if it helps the gums and just waters the counter a bit, I call it a win. I’v...
RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES - HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?
I’ve definitely tried the “wait and see” approach with my grandkids’ teeth, and let me tell you, it’s bitten me in the behind more than once. One time, my grandson chipped his front tooth on the playground - just a tiny ...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
Those silicone grips are a lifesaver for stiff hands, but I swear they double as lint traps for toothpaste. I tried one after my arthritis flared up - made the brush chunky, but at least it stayed put. Cleaning’s not too...
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?
Ha, I've got you beat - I went straight for dentures thinking I'd dodge all the drama. Turns out chasing your teeth around a dinner plate every night isn't the glamorous retirement I'd imagined... implants sound pretty g...