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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
- Seen both work, but in my experience, string floss still gets more plaque out from tight spots. - - agreed, especially for folks with braces or arthritis. - Had a patient who switched to water flossing daily after str...
RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
- String floss is still the gold standard for physically scraping plaque off between teeth - water flossers are great for rinsing, but they don’t always get that stubborn stuff. - Hygienists have told me they can usually...
RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened - normal or not?
- Neck and shoulder tension after tightening isn’t unusual, especially if you’re clenching without realizing it. - Warm compresses and gentle neck stretches are good calls - ice packs sometimes help too if there’s swel...
RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?
- You’re spot on about the “sting” being more of a psychological thing. I used to think the burn meant it was nuking every germ in my mouth, but honestly, my dentist said the same: alcohol isn’t the main bacteria killer....
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
- Copper’s antimicrobial properties are legit - way better than plastic or silicone for staying clean. - I rinse mine after each use and do a quick soap scrub every few days, just like you. Never had an issue with tarn...
RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought - pain gone!
- Totally hear you on the insurance headaches. Sometimes it feels like the real root canal is in your wallet, not your tooth. - I always double-check big dental bills. Had a “deep cleaning” sneak onto my statement once,...
RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
- Extra chargers are a must - learned that the hard way after my kid’s tablet died mid-appointment. Meltdown city. - Audiobooks are good, but I’ve found podcasts work well too. Sometimes the story format keeps them more ...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
- Totally get where you're coming from about the molar. - - Losing a regular tooth changes your bite and can cause shifting, which wisdom teeth usually don’t. - Implants or bridges are pricey, and insurance rarely...
RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?
- Headaches after tightening? Super common, and honestly, nobody really preps you for it. - Tension from clenching or just the stress of anticipating pain can make it worse. - That weird nerve-zap or “buzzing” feelin...
RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?
- Night guards are underrated - most folks don’t even realize they’re grinding until a dentist points it out. - I see tons of crowns fail early just because of clenching or grinding, especially under stress. - If your ja...