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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery
Funny you mention mashed potatoes - I actually couldn’t handle them after my gum graft. The texture just felt too thick and starchy, and it kind of stuck to my stitches, which freaked me out a little. I ended up living o...
RE: Electric vs manual toothbrush after a root canal - what’s worked for you?
I’m with you on the gentleness factor - right after my root canal, even the lightest electric setting made my teeth feel like they were rattling. I switched back to a soft manual brush for a bit, just so I could control ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
That’s awesome you noticed less sensitivity - same thing happened to me. I used to rinse right after brushing for years, just out of habit. Once I switched to just spitting, my hygienist actually commented on how much le...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
It really does feel unfair sometimes, doesn’t it? You can brush, floss, skip juice, and still end up with a tiny cavity staring back at you. I see this all the time - parents and grandparents beating themselves up, when ...