That makes a lot of sense. I remember after my last extraction, I was almost paranoid about keeping everything “clean” and probably rinsed more than n...
I hear you on the vinegar smell—it hangs around way too long for my liking. I’ve just stuck with dish soap and hot water, same as you. Works fine and ...
Funny how it varies so much. I remember after my last extraction, I needed almost a week before I felt steady enough to get back to my usual stuff. Sw...
Yeah, silk floss definitely shreds more for me, especially if my teeth feel a bit tight. I’ve had it break and get stuck once or twice—not fun, but I ...
Tried a couple of those “gum regrowth” toothpastes—honestly, didn’t notice much. My dentist said they can help with sensitivity but won’t actually bri...
That’s exactly it. I always thought I’d notice if something was wrong, but turns out I missed early signs too. I started taking quick photos if my gum...
I still catch myself chewing super carefully on that side, even though the dentist swore the onlay would hold up just fine. There’s just something abo...
I hear you on the battery-zap feeling. I tried those strips a couple years back—first the cheap ones, then the “sensitive” ones, then finally just gav...
I’ve wondered about those numbing gels too—never tried them myself, just stuck with the ice packs and Tylenol. Did anyone have issues with gels making...
That’s interesting—mine actually let me skip the in-person follow-up and just send a photo. I felt okay, but then again, I kept worrying maybe somethi...
I get where you're coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with baking soda—just not every day. My dentist said it’s okay once in a while, and it...
Charcoal just seems like a disaster waiting to happen—my grandkids would probably turn the bathroom into a Jackson Pollock painting. Baking soda didn'...
That’s interesting—my dentist gave me a similar choice for a bone graft after a tooth extraction. I went with the donor bone since I didn’t want extra...
My dentist still pushes the old string floss, says water jets help but don’t replace it. Anyone actually switched fully and seen no new cavities? I’m ...