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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?
I’m kind of in the same boat - never had a dentist bring up tongue scrapers at any check-up. I started looking into it after seeing all those “before and after” videos online, but when I asked my hygienist, she just said...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I totally get that hesitation - dentists always seem so sure about their recommendations, but sometimes I wonder if it’s just habit or if we’re missing something technical. Did your dentist mention anything about why the...
RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?
That’s so true. It’s weird how you can have something so tiny - like a tiny ridge or a minuscule bump - and suddenly your tongue is obsessed with it. I’ve had that happen with new fillings too, where it felt just a bit “...
RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?
That’s exactly where I’m stuck. I keep reading about how autografts are considered the “gold standard” for healing, but honestly, the thought of being sore in two places at once sounds miserable. I’m pretty sensitive to ...