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RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain - DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?
- Salt water rinses do help a bit, but mostly for keeping the area clean. Warmth is soothing, but the salt does have some mild antibacterial effect - just don’t expect miracles. - Numbing gels? Yeah, I used them too. Lik...
RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.
- Root canals need a redo sometimes if infection lingers or the first one didn’t seal perfectly. - Tiny canals can get missed, even with good dentists. - Cracked teeth or new decay can mess things up down the line. ...
RE: Would you ask for a second opinion before getting your wisdom teeth out?
- X-rays really do show stuff you’d never guess was happening. - I’ve seen “quiet” wisdom teeth suddenly cause crowding or infections out of nowhere. - If the x-ray shows sideways impaction, it’s usually not worth wa...
RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?
- Tried xylitol gum too - my kid called it “slimy” after a few minutes. - Same here, mine said it made her mouth feel kind of numb? - Fruity flavors were less harsh, but didn’t really mask breath for long. - Hones...
RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges - what's your pick?
- Bridges can actually be a solid pick, especially if the teeth next to the gap already need crowns or have big fillings. - Less waiting - sometimes done in a couple weeks, not months. - No surgery, which some people...