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RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care
Totally agree - sometimes the simple stuff just works. I started buying those big packs of generic floss at the dollar store, honestly thinking it’d snap or shred like crazy, but nope. Here’s my trick: I cut a shorter pi...
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket
Clove oil is such a weird one… I tried it because it was way cheaper than the stuff from the dentist, but wow, it really lingers. I ended up using a cotton swab and just barely touching it to the spot - any more and it b...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
You’re not alone in that at all - mouth stuff just throws everything off, and it’s so easy to overthink every little thing. I had a filling done earlier this year (went with the cheapest option, resin, because insurance ...
RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal - what worked better for you?
Warming up the saltwater made a huge difference for me, too. Here’s what I did: I’d mix about half a teaspoon of salt in a cup of water, then zap it for 15 seconds - just enough so it wasn’t cold, but not hot either. Sav...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I get what you mean about worrying if zirconia will look fake, especially on a front tooth. I had to get a crown last year and was super anxious about that too. For me, the zirconia doesn’t really feel colder or harder t...