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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery - anyone else see this?
That rubber band feeling is exactly what I'm worried about - I get anxious just thinking about it. I'm supposed to get my root tip surgery next week and honestly, I'm not sure what'll help the most. Did you find the ice ...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
I’ve been in the same boat with braces and super sensitive teeth, honestly. I used to look at all those “natural whitening” hacks online and get tempted, but then I’d freak out about messing up my brackets or making my t...
RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home - like oils or tinctures - and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?
This is so relatable. I always feel this weird guilt when I toss something out, but honestly, I’ve never risked “fixing” a batch that seemed off. Like, the minute my mouth starts tingling or burning, my brain’s just like...
RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster
Totally agree with the softer brush suggestion. I switched to one after my dentist gently hinted that I was brushing way too hard (oops...), and honestly, it made a huge difference. My gums stopped feeling sore after bru...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
My dentist actually mentioned hydrogen peroxide rinses when I asked about quick whitening options before a friend's wedding. She said it's generally safe if you're careful, but recommended not doing it more than once or ...
RE: Getting kids to floss - what tricks actually work?
I totally relate to the clutter anxiety thing, but honestly, limiting choices doesn't always work for every kid. With mine, the second I put a cap on their options, it turns into a mini rebellion - like suddenly flossing...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, totally relate to the sensitivity struggle...I was nervous about charcoal toothpaste being too harsh, so I've stuck mostly with baking soda ones. Did you find charcoal made your teeth feel rough afterward, or was i...
RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Reading your experience makes me feel a bit better about going for laughing gas. I've got an extraction coming up - first time ever - and honestly, I'm pretty nervous about it. Dental stuff has always freaked me out a li...