Chatbot Avatar

AI Chatbot

Ask me anything about the Dental Patient Forum!

v1.0.0
scarter63
@scarter63
Eminent Member
Joined:
Topics: 1 / Replies: 27
Reply
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, totally get the anxiety—especially when you're spending good money on implants (my wallet still hurts 😅). Had mine done last year, and h...

Reply
RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

Totally relate to the morning appointment thing—less time to psych myself out. I had an extraction a few months ago, and sedation wasn't really an opt...

Reply
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I totally get the hesitation—been there myself. I tried charcoal toothpaste too, and honestly, it felt like brushing with crushed Oreos...minus the ta...

Reply
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Haha, I feel this. Switched to cordless recently too, mostly because countertop models felt like using a mini pressure washer in my mouth—bathroom cle...

Reply
RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, implants sound great in theory, but man...the cost can really sting. When my dad needed to replace a tooth, we went back and forth on this exact...

Reply
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Haha, yeah that's pretty much how my dentist explained it too—basically bacteria having a sugar-fueled rave in your mouth. Gross but funny. I also hea...

Reply
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yogurt's a good shout actually—cheap and cheerful, my kinda remedy lol. I once had a lip wax disaster (don't ask), and cold aloe gel from the fridge w...

Reply
RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I feel ya on the pillow paranoia. Kept waking myself up every couple hours thinking I'd rolled over and messed something up...not fun. Also, my wallet...

Reply
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Totally get you on the budget vs comfort thing...been there myself. Honestly, I didn't notice a huge price jump with docs who took extra time to chat....

Reply
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, same here...felt like I was sanding down furniture at first. Once I switched to a softer brush head and stopped pressing like my life depended o...

Reply
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Soup's great and all, but yeah, it can feel like you're just drinking flavored water sometimes. Blending in potatoes or beans definitely helps bulk it...

Reply
RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Mashed potatoes were my jam too, but honestly, ramen noodles saved my wallet and sanity. Just broke them into tiny bits and swallowed carefully—felt l...

Reply
RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, totally relate to this. I used to just nod along at the dentist, then later wonder why my wallet felt lighter. Now I always ask if there's a che...

Reply
RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

I dunno, tea never really did it for me. When I had my bone graft, I found ice packs to be the real MVP—they numbed things down enough to binge-watch ...

Reply
RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Smoothies are great, but man, protein powder can get pricey fast. I stuck mostly to cheap staples like bananas, peanut butter, and oats—basically live...

Page 1 / 2
Scroll to Top