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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces - my experience
Definitely can apply to kids, yeah. My son started aligners last year, and at first, I swear he was clenching more (or maybe I was just noticing it because I'm a dentist and a paranoid parent combo - double whammy, lol)....
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?
Good points all around. Implants can be great, but they're definitely not for everyone. Has your grandma mentioned how she feels about the recovery time or the idea of surgery itself? Some patients I've seen were more wo...
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, been there! Ever tried peppermint oil extraction? I thought it'd be foolproof - fresh mint smells amazing, right? Nope. Mine turned out smelling like toothpaste gone wrong. Diluting didn't help much either. Agree w...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
Haha, phone reminders are a lifesaver, aren't they? Ever had that mini panic attack when you're halfway through your commute and suddenly wonder if your aligners are still chilling on the bathroom sink? Been there more t...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, the accidental sinus rinse is a rite of passage, trust me. But cordless can actually pack a decent punch - depends on the brand and model. Ever tried one with adjustable pressure settings? Might change your mind ab...
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants
I've seen patients try alternating heat and cold early on, and honestly, results are mixed. Some swear by it, others say it made swelling worse. The thing is, early inflammation needs cold to calm things down - heat too ...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Have you considered scrambled eggs yet? They're soft enough to slide right down but a bit more substantial than yogurt. Honestly, pizza's overrated anyway... said no dentist ever. Hang in there, crunchy days will return ...
RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric - now I'm lost in toothbrush land
Haha, this description is gold. Honestly, you'd be surprised by how many people come into the office with toothbrushes looking like they survived a war zone - bristles flared out in every direction, handles bent from she...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Haha, guilty as charged - I've fallen down that rabbit hole myself. When I had my graft done, my surgeon was blunt but funny about it. Honestly, humor helped me way more than sugarcoating ever could. Did your doc crack j...