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RE: Best daily routine for cleaning and drying a night guard?
Avoid soaking a night guard in mouthwash unless the guard’s instructions or the supplying dentist specifically approves it. Alcohol, dyes, and other additives can irritate the mouth, leave residue or taste behind, and ma...
RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?
You’re spot on about those bars and dried fruits - they really do hang around long after you’ve finished eating. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen folks surprised at their cleanings when we spot that sticky resid...
RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?
Saltwater rinses really do get overlooked sometimes. I’ve seen so many kids (and adults, honestly) who can’t stand that “minty burn” from regular mouthwash. Warm saltwater is gentle, cheap, and - like you said - doesn’t ...
RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures - anyone else?
The “s” struggle is so real. I remember a patient who started singing along to the radio in the car just to practice, and she swore it helped more than anything else. Dry mouth definitely makes it worse - sometimes even ...
RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground - What Would You Do?
This brings back memories of my own “oh no” moment at a playground, except in my case it was my daughter and an unfortunate collision with a swing. I remember frantically Googling what to do while trying to keep her calm...
RE: Finding tasty options when chewing hurts
I hear you on the mashed potatoes and eggs rut - after my wisdom teeth came out, I was desperate for something different. Ended up blending canned peaches with cottage cheese, which sounds weird but was actually pretty g...
RE: Sinus Lift Coming Up? Quick Poll: How Did You Get Ready?
The sneezing thing gets everyone, honestly. I remember after mine, I was so paranoid about even tiny sniffles - felt like I was tiptoeing around my own face for a week. The metallic taste is spot-on, too. I always warn p...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
Honestly, I’ve seen both sides. Some kids really get into it after seeing their teeth turn neon pink - almost like a badge of honor showing off the “science experiment” in the mirror. But others? Yeah, it’s a short-lived...
RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment
Had a patient once who was all about the gadgets - UV sanitizers, mouthwash tablets, the works. She swore her UV toothbrush case kept her tongue scraper “fresher” but honestly, it’s tough to say if it made any real diffe...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
Funny you mention other products - I've had a few patients ask about those whitening pens or remineralizing gels, but honestly, nothing seems to work overnight. Sometimes I’ll suggest Prevident toothpaste for extra fluor...
RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?
Timers are such a game-changer, right? I’ve seen a lot of kids get really into the “beat the clock” thing. The only hiccup is, like you said, convincing them that brushing longer isn’t always better - too much enthusiasm...
RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?
Cranking that water flosser up to full blast is a rite of passage, I swear. I’ve seen more than a few folks come in with sore gums and sheepish expressions after trying to “power wash” their braces or implants. The tempt...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
I’ve seen a few trays come in where folks tried to clean them with every tablet under the sun, and sometimes the plastic does get a bit cloudy or brittle after a while. I usually tell people less is more - just a gentle ...
RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground - what now?
I get why the milk thing sounds like some old wives’ tale, but it’s actually one of those weird things that really works. I’ve seen more than a few panicked parents try to scrub a tooth clean or wrap it in paper towels -...
RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?
I’ve actually seen a few trays get kind of cloudy after regular baking soda soaks, but it took months of weekly cleaning. Didn’t notice much warping, though - just that weird frosted look. I think the softer, flexible pl...