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RE: Keeping that post-root canal cheek puff under control
Stacking pillows just made things worse for me too - felt like I was trying to sleep on a mountain and still woke up with a balloon face. But I actually found the heat packs more helpful than ice after the first day or s...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
Your post really hits on how chaotic those moments are. I totally get the hesitation about trying to replant a tooth yourself - when my son lost his tooth during a soccer game, I froze for a second even though I’d read a...
RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?
That’s been my experience too, honestly. When I first got braces, my gums swelled up so much I thought I was having some kind of allergic reaction. My orthodontist said it was “just inflammation” and would settle down, b...
RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE
That milky haze is the bane of my existence too. I’ve tried everything short of sandblasting - hot water, toothbrush, even those ultrasonic cleaners. Nothing keeps it totally clear. My orthodontist also blamed minerals, ...
RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. The savings at the school clinic were huge compared to my regular dentist, but yeah, the wait times can be a pain, especially if you need something fixed quickly. I actually had...
RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)
The “bathroom fountain” - that’s a perfect description. I’ve tried every trick to keep the splash down, but somehow it always ends up on my shirt or the mirror. I admit, I was stubborn at first about adding regular floss...
RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss
That fuzzy silk floss situation is all too familiar… I tried it for a while and honestly, it just kept shredding on my tight contacts. Switched to a water flosser too - yeah, it’s a bit of a splash zone, but I figure the...
RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?
Interesting point about cutting back on the rinse, but honestly, I’m not sure it’s always necessary to avoid using it regularly - at least for adults. I’ve been using a fluoride rinse nightly for years with no issues, an...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
We tried the binky fairy too, and honestly, my son was just totally baffled by the idea - like, he didn’t buy it for a second. He actually seemed more stressed by the “fairy” explanation than just being told the pacifier...
RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?
That’s interesting - I actually had the opposite experience with my implants. The pressure felt more “real” compared to dentures, almost like natural teeth, but yeah, crunchy stuff definitely made me more aware of the di...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
That’s interesting - your experience with “cold turkey” sounds a lot like what my sister went through. She tried the gradual approach too, but her little one just got sneakier about finding binkies hidden around the hous...
RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?
I’ve noticed the same thing with my twins - one’s all about the electric toothbrush, the other acts like it’s some medieval torture device. The electric brush seems to have this novelty factor, especially with the buzzin...
RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL - WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?
Totally relate to the themed-brush burnout - my youngest is obsessed with dinosaurs, but as soon as that T-rex starts to fade, he claims it’s “too old” for his teeth. We’ve tried mixing in the electric ones, but honestly...
RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?
I totally get the hesitation. I’ve had composite fillings for years and honestly, unless there’s decay or they’re actually breaking down, I’m not in a rush to swap them out either. The matching thing is such a pain - min...
RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"
I’ve wondered about this too. The first time my kid got sealants, the hygienist was super meticulous - she even double-checked for moisture before applying anything. Those lasted a good couple years with no issues. Next ...