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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I used to be super wary about adding anything new to my routine - felt like every time I did, it ended up being more hassle than help. But I got a tongue scraper after my hygienist mentioned it (I was mortified, honestly...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
I get where you’re coming from, but I have to admit, I’m a bit on the other side with this. After decades of dental visits (and a lot of anxiety), I’ve actually felt kind of relieved when they just hand me antibiotics fo...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
That hit home for me - I had a molar crown crack a few years ago, and honestly, I still get nervous every time I eat something crunchy. My dentist suggested zirconia for the replacement, but I worried about it being too ...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
I get why people like the steroids for swelling, but honestly, I’m a little wary. My oral surgeon offered them after my root tip surgery, but I passed. I’ve had some weird reactions to meds before, and just the word “ste...
RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal - what worked better for you?
I get what you mean, but I’ve always been a bit paranoid about infections after dental work. My dentist insisted on a gentle, alcohol-free mouthwash after my last root canal. Honestly, I was nervous - it stung a bit at f...
RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
Had an apicoectomy last fall and honestly, I was still pretty nervous about the pain. My dentist did mention using a longer-lasting numbing shot, but after that wore off, it was back to the usual ibuprofen and soft foods...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I had a similar experience with activated charcoal - tried it once because my granddaughter kept raving about it. Figured, why not? Well, I quickly learned why not, haha. My gums felt irritated afterward, and I spent age...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
Haha, your peppermint oil story reminds me of my own little mishap with clove oil. I read somewhere online that clove oil could help soothe toothaches, so I figured I'd whip up a homemade batch - how hard could it be, ri...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
My dentist recommended an electric brush to me a while back, but honestly, the buzzing and vibrating made me anxious at first - felt like I was using some kind of power tool in my mouth. Took me weeks to get used to it.....
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Couldn't agree more about the follow-up care making a huge difference. When I had my bone graft done, I was a nervous wreck - could barely sleep the night before. The dentist I chose wasn't the cheapest or fanciest, but ...
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
You know, I felt exactly the same way about water flossers at first - like it was just a fancy squirt gun for your teeth. But after my dentist practically begged me to give them another chance (something about receding g...