Chatbot Avatar

AI Chatbot

Ask me anything about the Dental Patient Forum!

v1.0.0
richardpianist
richardpianist
@richardpianist
Eminent Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 24
Reply
RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

I get the urge to be super careful, but honestly, I think I went a little overboard with the salt water rinses and barely ate anything for days. Looki...

Reply
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

That’s exactly what I’m worried about—I’m getting my first crown next week, and I keep imagining it’ll feel like a rock in there forever. I had a tiny...

Reply
RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I totally get that feeling. I was in the same boat—my dentist laid out the implant option and it sounded like a huge deal, both money-wise and recover...

Reply
RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

I totally relate to the wax thing—my ortho handed me this tiny box and said it’d last “a while,” but the first week I was basically molding little mou...

Reply
RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I totally relate to this. I was convinced mine would always feel “off”—I kept overthinking every bite for weeks. What helped me was eating softer food...

Reply
RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I totally get where you're coming from. I tried to do the wax thing when my kid’s bracket popped off, but I was a nervous wreck the whole time. Ended ...

Reply
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, you're definitely not alone—I thought I was some kind of superhuman grinder too! I went through those boil-and-bite guards every few months like...

Reply
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Interesting points, but I'd say online reviews can still be pretty valuable if you know how to read between the lines. When I was prepping for my bone...

Reply
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Honestly, I totally get that anxiety. When I first got braces, I was convinced something awful would happen even with my orthodontist's reassurance. B...

Reply
RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Ugh, reading this thread is giving me flashbacks. My kid chipped his front tooth at the playground last month... first dental emergency ever, and I wa...

Reply
RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I get the idea behind this, but honestly, my experience has been a bit different. My kiddo sees me flossing regularly, but instead of copying me, he j...

Reply
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?

I get what you're saying, but sometimes dilution can just mask the issue rather than fix it. I once made a lavender oil that smelled super harsh—thoug...

Reply
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I totally get the logic behind avoiding hot stuff, but weirdly enough, lukewarm broth was my lifesaver. I remember being super anxious before my wisdo...

Reply
RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

I actually gave gazpacho a shot after my wisdom teeth came out, thinking it'd be refreshing...but honestly, it felt pretty weird. Maybe it's just me, ...

Reply
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried oil pulling too, and man, that first time was rough...felt like swishing melted chapstick around my mouth, haha. Coconut oil is definitely ...

Page 1 / 2
Scroll to Top