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RE: Toddler teeth trouble - what would you do?
I keep hearing about the water rinse thing, but does it really do much for little kids? I mean, I’ve tried to get my son to swish water after snacks, but half the time he just spits it everywhere or barely gets any in hi...
RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?
Yeah, the price tag is what really got me too. My insurance only covered about half, so I still had to shell out a few hundred bucks. Did you get a pre-treatment estimate from your dentist? I found that helped me brace f...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I had the same issue with retainers, honestly. I tried to stick with mine for a while, but it was such a hassle remembering every night...and then cleaning them constantly was annoying too. Did you find cleaning yours a ...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
I've only ever tried laughing gas myself, and honestly, it was fine even for a pretty intense extraction. I mean, yeah, I felt some pressure and tugging, but no real pain. Curious though - how much of a difference does I...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
I've heard toothpaste can polish silver, but doesn't it depend on the type? Like, wouldn't the whitening or gel ones mess things up? I'd probably test it on something cheap first - better safe than sorry with heirlooms.....
RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately
Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about the toothpaste thing. I've been tempted to switch to some of those pricier brands myself, but always wonder - is it really worth it? Seems like flossing consistently makes a b...
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure
Interesting you mention chilled applesauce... never thought of that. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I stuck mostly to room-temp mashed potatoes and lukewarm soups because cold stuff seemed to make the ache sharper for m...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
I've wondered about denture tablets too, but aren't they kind of pricey if you're using them regularly? I've been sticking with soap and water mostly because it's cheap and easy to find. But now you've got me curious - d...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Has anyone actually tried heat early on and regretted it? My dentist was super clear about sticking to ice the first few days - said warmth too soon could make swelling worse... kinda curious if that's just overly cautio...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Yeah, I was wondering about grapes myself - aren't the skins supposed to be good for you normally? But I can totally see how they'd be a pain after something like a biopsy. I've been trying to figure out what fruits woul...
RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away
Hmm, cucumbers and peppers are fine, but aren't apples supposed to be better at scrubbing teeth because they're fibrous? I get the bracket anxiety though... been there myself. Have you tried grating the apple instead of ...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
My dentist mentioned salt water too, but I didn't really notice much difference myself. Maybe I wasn't doing it often enough or something... How many times a day did you rinse? Also, interesting point about acidic foods...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Yeah, that's probably true, but I also wonder if orthodontists schedule more frequent visits at first just to make sure everything's on track. I remember being surprised how quickly the appointments spaced out after the ...