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sailing_ben
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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine
Totally get that. My daughter hated the interdental brushes too - kept saying they felt scratchy and weird. Waxed floss definitely helped ease bedtime drama for us as well. I'm curious about that water flosser your frien...
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
Yeah, I get that. My dentist said something similar, but honestly, I still feel uneasy sometimes. Do you ever find yourself second-guessing whether it's just normal shifting or something more serious?
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Totally agree with this. For me, cold yogurt was a lifesaver one day, but weirdly painful the next. It's frustrating, but your mouth really does heal at its own pace...just gotta be gentle with yourself.
RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?
I totally get what you're saying about bite adjustments - had a similar experience myself. But honestly, sometimes I wonder if dentists jump to grinding down teeth a bit too quickly? I had one dentist who adjusted my bit...
RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR
This is actually really reassuring to hear. My son just got his braces off a couple months ago, and I was hoping his texture issues would magically disappear...but nope, still avoiding anything remotely chewy or crunchy....
RE: BRACES OFF BUT NOW MY SMILE LOOKS DULL AND YELLOWISH
Totally get what you're feeling, went through something similar myself. After braces, teeth can look kinda dull because they've been covered for so long, and sometimes there's leftover adhesive that makes them look yello...
RE: Finally found a toothbrush that doesn't feel like a jackhammer
I totally see your point about technique being key - I definitely notice that when I'm mindful of the angle and pressure, my gums feel way less irritated afterward. But I still find myself second-guessing sometimes, espe...
RE: my tasty discoveries after sinus surgery
That smoothie actually sounds pretty good... avocado makes everything creamy, right? I remember when I had my wisdom teeth out, chewing was a nightmare too. One thing that surprised me was blending sweet potatoes with a ...
RE: freaking out a bit about upcoming oral surgeon consult
Honestly, I'd probably freeze up a bit in the moment and just nod along, but afterward I'd be googling like crazy and definitely scheduling a second opinion. It's totally normal to feel overwhelmed when they throw all th...