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paulwilson27
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RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I totally get the “pain for beauty” dilemma. I tried the strips once and it felt like my teeth were sending Morse code every time I breathed in. After braces, I’m super careful - one round of sensitivity and I was like, ...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I wonder if we’re a bit too quick to blame the dentist for being rushed. Like, last time I had gum pain, I wanted a fast fix and honestly expected meds. When they suggested a...
RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, after getting braces, string floss just didn’t cut it for me. I kept missing spots, especially around the wires and brackets - no matter how careful I was. The water flosser ...
RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery
That aftertaste is honestly one of the things nobody warns you about. I remember thinking, “How can stitches taste?” but it’s like they somehow do. I got so obsessive with the salt water rinses too - probably way overdid...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Haha, you're spot on about the straw thing - getting my nephews to stick with it consistently was a bit of a challenge. I did notice, though, when I had braces, drinking soda or juice through a straw definitely helped re...
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?
My dentist walked me through a similar decision when I was looking at implants versus bridges. Implants sounded appealing for their durability, but once he detailed the full process - potential bone graft, healing period...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Totally relate to the temperature thing. I thought cold smoothies would be my savior, but turns out slightly warm stuff was way more comforting - maybe it relaxes the muscles or something? As for the scrambled eggs, yeah...
RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?
I had similar concerns when deciding between porcelain and zirconia crowns. My dentist initially leaned toward porcelain for its aesthetics, but after some digging, I found zirconia tends to hold up better in the long ru...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
That's exactly what I'm doing now - countertop at home, cordless in my bag. Took me a while to figure out that combo, but hey, better late than never, right?
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I had the same issue with boil-and-bite guards - they always felt too thick and made it hard to fall asleep. Eventually, I switched to a custom dentist-made one, and the difference was pretty noticeable. Took me about a ...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
Peroxide definitely works, but careful not to overdo it - my gums got pretty sensitive after using it too often. The banana peel trick sounds interesting, though I'm a bit skeptical about how much whitening you'd actuall...