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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
That's awesome your doc took the time to sketch it out for you - visual explanations are seriously underrated. I remember when I had my bone graft done, I was practically shaking in my shoes, haha. My dentist didn't sket...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
Totally agree with this. Dentists definitely err on the side of caution, but everyone's healing process is a bit different. When I had my graft, I was super nervous about chewing anything remotely firm at first, but arou...
RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
I totally get what you mean about mashed potatoes getting old fast, haha. For me, cold foods were actually a lifesaver - especially smoothies and yogurt. Something about the coolness really helped soothe the soreness and...
RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.
My dentist actually got pretty specific about this - he mentioned cinnamon and citrus flavors being particularly harsh. Apparently, the chemicals used to create those flavors can be extra irritating to gums and soft tiss...
RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case
Haha, mouthguards definitely have minds of their own. Mine once disappeared for days - I was convinced I'd accidentally tossed it out. Turned out my cat had adopted it as her new favorite toy and stashed it under the cou...
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft - anyone else dealing with this?
I've actually had the opposite experience with heat. After my bone graft, ice packs felt good initially, but after about a week or so, gentle warmth seemed to ease the stiffness better. Maybe it's just timing or personal...
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT - HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?
Ugh, totally relate to the soda thing... for me it wasn't just cold stuff, even biting into a sandwich felt weird for weeks. Honestly though, once the sensitivity faded, everything felt way better - less crowding, easier...