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RE: Denied root canal because the tooth may not be restorable
A second opinion is most useful when the insurer’s stated reason doesn’t match the treating dentist’s findings, or when the records used for the denial leave out a finding relevant to that concern. A focused examination ...
RE: Denied root canal because the tooth may not be restorable
The most useful clinical evidence may be a written explanation from the treating dentist that directly addresses why the tooth is considered restorable, rather than just restating the request for a root canal. It could d...
RE: Keeping that post-root canal cheek puff under control
That “chipmunk face” comment is way too real… I remember after my last root canal, I was convinced my cheek was visible from space. Seriously though, I totally get the confusion with painkillers - trying to keep track of...
RE: Ice or gauze for a knocked-out tooth - what’s your go-to?
Yeah, I get that too - it’s wild how counterintuitive it feels, even though every dentist says it’s the best shot at saving the tooth. The blood and panic don’t help. In terms of what to use, clean gauze is usually my g...
RE: Calming nerves at the dentist: music or breathing exercises?
I’ve actually tried bone conduction headphones during a cleaning after a friend recommended them. They’re definitely less isolating than over-ear ANC, since you can still hear the hygienist if they ask you something. The...
RE: Improve Your Oral Health & Preventive Care with Trusted Dental Experts
I totally relate - the sensitivity from strips is wild. I tried one of those “gentle” whitening toothpastes and honestly, the only thing that changed was my grocery bill. My hygienist suggested just using a soft brush an...
RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common - anyone else nervous?
Honestly, I get the fear around dry socket, but with sinus lifts it’s a bit different than wisdom teeth extractions. The main issue is pressure changes - so yeah, no straws, but sipping water normally is usually fine if ...
RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?
That’s actually really sound advice from your dentist. There’s a lot of marketing around mouthwash, but for kids - especially with sensitive gums or loose teeth - it can do more harm than good. I’ve seen some patients de...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
This is spot on. I’ve seen a lot of cases where the so-called “simple” extraction ends up being more of a nuisance recovery-wise. One thing I’ve noticed is that with surgical extractions, you get clear aftercare instruct...
RE: Weirdly enough, ice packs can help more than you think after dental implants
Funny, I actually found ice cream super soothing right after my implant surgery - maybe it’s a texture thing? The cold helped numb everything for me, but yeah, that weird film is real. For swelling, I alternated ice pack...
RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling - here’s what worked for me
I actually think cycling mouth rinses makes a lot of sense, especially if you’re dealing with gum issues that flare up now and then. There’s some logic to switching between fluoride for remineralization and antiseptic fo...