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RE: Very loose tooth from gum disease: splint first or extract?
Civicharbor7’s restorability check should include the cleanability of the proposed splint, not just whether the tooth can physically hold a filling or crown. A technically restorable tooth may still have a poor outlook i...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
Honestly, you’re not alone. I panicked when my nephew knocked out his tooth, and nobody at the park had a clue. It’s wild how prepared we are for bee stings but not teeth. Your idea for a cheat sheet is genius - wish I’d...
RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?
I totally get this, but honestly, I still stress about whether I’m setting up too many “rewards” for basic stuff. My son got so into the sticker chart that he started negotiating for extra stickers for other things - lik...
RE: What helped my mouth heal after implant surgery
This is exactly where I am right now - every time I open the fridge, my brain is like “how about a carrot?” and my mouth is like “don’t you dare.” I’m pretty new to all this, and honestly, the fear of messing with the st...
RE: Quick trick for keeping those full-arch implants fresh
Dry mouth in the mornings is the worst, I get nervous it means something’s wrong with my implants even though my dentist says it’s normal. I started using a humidifier at night and it actually helped a bit. Those little ...
RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?
That wax disappearing act is so real. I used to wake up with it stuck to my pillow half the time, or just... gone? I actually found that rinsing with warm salt water helped a bit when those ulcers popped up, even if it s...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
I’ve actually tried a water flosser with my daughter after her last checkup, since she got a tiny cavity between her back teeth. She loved the novelty at first, but honestly, it just became another gadget we barely use. ...
RE: Surprised by how minty fluoride gel tastes?
I was super nervous before my first cleaning, and the hygienist offered me “bubblegum” flavor because she said it’s popular with kids. Maybe that should’ve been a warning sign... It tasted like someone melted down a hand...
RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach
That “it depends” thing used to drive me nuts, but now I kinda get it. I went in thinking I’d just need a simple implant, and after the x-rays, turns out I needed a bone graft first. The sticker shock was real. I totally...
RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?
I get what you’re saying about genetics - my family’s got a long line of “bad teeth” stories, so I always figured I was doomed no matter what. But then my dentist mentioned that diet and habits can sometimes tip the scal...
RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?
The pressure sensor thing totally freaked me out too - first time it flashed, I thought I’d broken it or something. I’m curious, did anyone else find they actually brush longer with the electric, or is that just the nove...
RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?
I’m right there with you - my dentist gave me a sample of those “gentle” strips and said to just try one. I lasted maybe ten minutes before the tingling freaked me out. I’ve been sticking to Pronamel and a soft brush, bu...
RE: Weirdest thing I learned - hydrogen peroxide is in a bunch of stain removers, even for teeth, and it’s the same stuff in hair bleach.
Cinnamon toothpaste is my nemesis too - my gums get all fiery and tingly, and then I start worrying it’ll turn into a full-blown reaction. I once tried a “natural” brand thinking it’d be safer, but nope, my mouth felt ra...
RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?
I get super anxious about dental stuff, so I’ve been really hesitant to try anything beyond regular cleanings. But I totally relate to the sensitivity thing - my sister did the strips and literally couldn’t drink cold wa...