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RE: What surprised me after getting full arch implants
That “tongue feeling lost” thing is so real. I remember thinking my tongue had suddenly become way too big for my mouth, like it was trying to escape or something. Same here. I lived on mashed potatoes and yogurt for wh...
RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?
I’ve gotta say, I had a totally different experience with wax. For me, the wax was actually a lifesaver when the brackets were digging into my cheeks. Maybe it’s just the brand or how much you use? I’d pop a tiny piece ...
RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth
I hear you on the snack swaps - cheese and nuts aren’t exactly thrilling, but my dentist kept pushing them too. Honestly, I was surprised how much just cutting out the sweet stuff slowed things down for me. Those mouth r...
RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?
I totally get what you mean about the “everyone heals differently” line - my dentist said the same and I thought it was just a way to dodge giving me a real answer. Turns out, my gums took nearly eight weeks to settle do...
RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery
Haha, the “crime scene” bit cracked me up - felt exactly the same way. I swear my tongue had a mind of its own, like it was on a mission to inspect every single stitch. I kept worrying I’d accidentally pull one out or me...
RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure
Totally get what you mean about the “engineering” part - it’s wild how precise everything has to be. I used to think a crown was just slap it on and done, but after my first one needed a redo, I realized how much those t...
RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine
I actually splurged on a water flosser last year after my hygienist kept pushing it. At first it felt like a game changer - my gums definitely bled less. But honestly, I still have to use regular floss for the really tig...
RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?
I totally get what you mean about the heat vs. ice debate. My surgeon was super pro-ice too, but honestly, after the first day, I just felt like a chipmunk with frozen cheeks and it didn’t seem to help much. Ended up swi...
RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain - DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?
That “quiet in my mouth” thing is real - never appreciated it until I had to go through the wisdom tooth saga myself. I tried every trick in the book: clove oil, saltwater, even one of those numbing gels (which mostly ju...
RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities
My dentist actually suggested those brushes for me after my last cleaning, but honestly, I found them tricky to use with my back teeth. My kiddo has the same tight spaces, and the brushes just seemed too big - even the s...
RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier
The drooling paranoia is so real. I kept a towel nearby just in case, and I swear I checked my reflection every five minutes, convinced I’d missed a toothpaste blob or something worse. I actually tried one of those gel b...
RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?
The ice cream thing is so real, I swear. For me, it’s not just the cold, but also that “oh no, I just broke my mouth” panic that kicks in even if nothing’s actually wrong. I remember after my last adjustment, I bit into ...
RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?
Yeah, that “spit, don’t rinse” thing caught me off guard too. For years I’d always rinsed after brushing - just felt weird not to. But my hygienist made a big deal about it at my last visit. She said even a quick swish w...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
Saltwater rinse was my go-to too, even though I kept second-guessing if it was “enough.” My oral surgeon said no fancy rinses needed, just patience and gentle care. I was so paranoid about dry socket that I barely talked...
RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction - what’s worse?
Funny enough, my regular extraction was way rougher than the wisdom teeth too. The wisdom teeth were supposed to be the “big deal,” but I just ended up looking like a chipmunk and binging old sitcoms. The molar, though? ...