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RE: Keeping elastics and braces clean during bite correction
A single small orthodontic elastic will usually pass harmlessly. Seek urgent help for choking or breathing trouble, and get medical advice for persistent abdominal pain, vomiting, difficulty swallowing, or if the object ...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
That’s hit home for me too. I never really looked at those labels until my dentist flagged some issues a few years back. Turns out, even stuff that says “no added sugar” can get you if you’re not careful. Dried fruit is ...
RE: Nodded Off At The Dentist? My Laughing Gas Story And Curious About Others
I get what you mean - nitrous is nice for keeping things chill, and being able to drive after is a big deal. Honestly, I tried oral sedation once for a longer procedure and it knocked me out way more than I expected. Wok...
RE: Eating with aligners: taking them out every meal vs. snacking less
I hear you on the snacking. When I first started with aligners, I tried to stick to just three meals a day, but honestly, it made me cranky and tired by mid-afternoon. These days, I just plan ahead - if I know I’ll want ...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
I remember that weird hesitation too - like, you know it’s fixed, but your brain’s still super cautious. Took me a good month to stop babying that side. The headaches I got were more like a dull ache, almost like jaw ten...
RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?
Yeah, the bone graft caught me off guard too - my dentist said it was “optional” but highly recommended, which basically meant I needed it. That ended up being around $600 extra for me. Insurance barely touched any of it...
RE: What Actually Happens During a Full House Deep Clean?
That made me laugh - flossing is my dentist’s favorite subject, but I’m still hit or miss at my age. House cleaning feels the same way. I always start with good intentions, but by the time I’m halfway through, I’m ready ...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I used to swear by regular floss too, but honestly, my hands just aren’t as steady as they used to be. I started using a water flosser a couple years back - at first I felt like it was cheating, but my dentist said my gu...
RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?
I hear you on the mouthwash claims - some of those “kills everything” formulas left my mouth feeling raw. I switched to a gentle one, too, and honestly, my gums stopped bleeding as much. All that reading makes me hyper-a...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I’ve tried both picks and regular floss, and honestly, I still go back to the old string most nights. The picks are handy when my hands aren’t cooperating, but I feel like I miss spots, especially between my molars. My h...
RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?
Three weeks sounds pretty normal from what I’ve seen. Mine actually hung around closer to a month, and I remember poking at them with my tongue way too much. It’s hard not to get a little paranoid when you expect things ...
RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?
I’m right there with you - sometimes I tell myself I’ll just “tough it out,” but then my jaw starts pulsing like a drum and suddenly the ibuprofen doesn’t seem so bad. I do like the heat pad, though… feels like a mini sp...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
I hear you on the garlicky breath - sometimes I feel like I could clear a room after pasta night. Tried every gum out there over the years, but honestly, most just give me minty garlic for a few minutes. The only thing t...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
I get what you mean - seeing those 3D scans made a huge difference for me too. I always felt less anxious when I could actually see what was going on, instead of just guessing. It's funny how some folks want all the info...
RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?
Medieval braces, huh? Now that’s a mental image - some poor knight with wires tied around his teeth, dodging arrows and toothaches at the same time. Makes me feel a little better about my old retainers, honestly. About ...