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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?
I hear you, and I’ve been there. For me, the clicking faded after about 8 months, but the random aches stuck around longer. What helped was tracking patterns - mine got worse with stress or if I chewed tough foods. It’s ...
RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles
Yeah, I get what you mean about the subtle changes. When I first started flossing every day, I honestly didn’t see much difference in the mirror, but my gums definitely felt less sore after a couple weeks. Used to get th...
RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?
I had the same issue with sensitivity after using whitening strips - like, even breathing in cold air made my teeth zing. It took a couple weeks before things calmed down. I get wanting a brighter smile, but honestly, I ...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
That’s exactly what bugged me about cordless ones. First week was fine, then I swear it started dying halfway through a session - right when I’d already got my mouth all soapy and couldn’t stop. Not my finest moment. Wit...
RE: How to keep kids calm when dental visits run longer than expected
My youngest used to get super antsy at the dentist, especially when things ran late. What worked for us was breaking it down - first, I’d let her choose a small toy to bring from home (something quiet). Second, we’d talk...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
I’m with you on the “everyone’s different” thing. I’ve had three extractions over the last few years (lucky me), and each time, my mouth reacted a bit differently. The first time, salt water rinses felt like torture - se...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
I totally get what you're saying about cordless. I've been using a countertop model for years, and while I appreciate the strong pressure, the clutter and water splashes around my sink have always bugged me. Your shower ...
RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts
I've actually been using my old trays on and off for a couple months now, and yeah, they're definitely not as snug as before. I notice they shift around a bit, especially at night. I'm wondering though - does anyone know...
RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks
I remember when I switched to electric, it felt like a jackhammer in my mouth at first, haha. Took me about two weeks before I stopped feeling like I was gonna chip a tooth. One thing that helped me was angling the brush...