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RE: Keeping that post-root canal cheek puff under control
Interesting, I actually had the opposite experience with heat vs. ice. My dentist said to use ice for the first 24 hours, but after that, a warm compress seemed to help the swelling go down faster for me. Maybe it just d...
RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
That’s exactly what surprised me too. When I got my implant, I figured a little discomfort was normal, but after about ten days my jaw started feeling sore in spots I didn’t expect. I kept trying to rationalize it - like...
RE: Weird but true: salt water rinses are actually an old-school trick for easing denture gum pain.
Interesting point about salt water being gentler than peroxide - I’ve always wondered what the actual mechanism is. Is it just the osmotic effect drawing out bacteria and reducing swelling, or is there something else goi...
RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore
That “rusty hinge” feeling is so real. I was surprised by how much my jaw ached after my root canal - like, it wasn’t just the tooth, but the whole side of my face felt off. I tried eating on the other side too, thinking...
RE: Growing demand for dental services in Tirana
I get what you’re saying about genetics, but I’m not sure I totally buy the “once a year is fine” idea, at least for everyone. I used to only go annually because nothing hurt, but then I ended up with a cracked filling t...