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RE: What if your implant keeps bugging you - how would you cope?
- I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I don’t always rush to get things adjusted right away. Sometimes it just takes a bit to settle in, you know? - When I had my bridge put in, the first couple weeks were weird - ...
RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain
- The rice sock is such a classic - never thought to add lavender oil, but now I’m curious. I remember using an old sock and it honestly worked better than any fancy heat pack. - I actually found chewing gum (sugar-free,...
RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show
- Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to try the “hide your gums” smile in every group photo, but it always just felt weird or forced. - This hit home for me. The more I zoomed in on pics, the more I realized e...
RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?
- My daughter’s got a “gummy” smile too, and honestly, I’ve never really noticed it until she started worrying about it. I get what you mean about the constant upsell at the dentist… sometimes it feels like they’re runni...
RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?
Funny, I actually had a smoother time with my surgical extraction. The simple one left me with a dry socket, which hurt way more than the swelling after surgery. Maybe just bad luck, but for me, surgical was less drama o...
RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?
- I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I just wanted to rip the band-aid off and get used to them ASAP. - The first week was rough, not gonna lie, but after that my mouth adjusted faster than I thought it woul...
RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?
- We’re definitely in the “less is more” camp over here. My daughter acts like I’m poisoning her if there’s even a hint of toothpaste foam. I tried the pea-sized thing once and she went full drama queen - “It’s spicy! It...
RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?
- Been there with the “Olympic flossing” right before an appointment… every time. - Twice a year is what my dentist always pushed for, and honestly, that feels doable for me. - Same here. I get super tense, so m...
RE: Knocked-out tooth: milk or saliva - what’s actually better?
- Totally agree, I could never do the saliva thing either, especially with all the blood and freak-out vibes in the moment. - Dentist told us milk is good for maybe 30-60 mins, but after that, chances drop. Honestly, we ...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
- Couldn’t agree more about the metal tongue scrapers - first time I tried one, I legit thought I was going to lose it. The gag reflex is real, and I definitely pressed too hard. Silicone’s been a game-changer for me too...