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RE: Little trick for making dentures feel less awkward (and how implants compare)
That’s been my experience too. I tried one of those over-the-counter reline kits hoping to stretch out my denture’s lifespan, but it just made things fit weirder and I ended up with a sore spot that wouldn’t go away. I t...
RE: Keeping your smile straight after braces: my routine (and a few questions)
I’ve wondered about the mouthwash thing too, especially since it seems like it’d be way more convenient than scrubbing every night. But yeah, my old retainer got kind of hazy after a couple weeks of using mouthwash in a ...
RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids - what’s actually better?
That’s a good point about technique - my son did the same thing at first, just sort of zoned out and let the brush do its thing. I had to keep reminding him it’s not magic. Did you notice any difference in how thorough h...
RE: Ice or gauze for a knocked-out tooth - what’s your go-to?
That’s pretty much my understanding, too. Ice is great for numbing the area and keeping the swelling down, but when it comes to actually saving the tooth, it doesn’t really play a role aside from maybe making things less...
RE: Getting my words back: finally speaking clearly with new dentures
This is spot on. I learned the hard way with a rogue chunk of nougat - thought I could handle it, but ended up wrestling with my denture in the bathroom mirror for a good ten minutes. Honestly, I never realized how much ...
RE: Making daily life work after a jaw bone graft: what actually helps?
It’s funny, but I actually found the syringe rinsing to be a lifesaver, even if it took a few tries to get the hang of it. The first couple of days, yeah, water everywhere and not actually hitting the spot. But after som...
RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick
I totally get what you mean about the white or clear bands - those things are basically stain magnets. I made that mistake once after a big bowl of curry, and let’s just say I spent the next month pretending my teeth wer...
RE: Thinking about getting veneers - does bonding really last?
I totally get the paranoia around eating certain foods - my dentist warned me about biting into apples or anything crunchy, so now I just cut everything up like I’m five. The staining is real, too. I’ve noticed tea leave...
RE: Deep cleaning vs. gum graft: which helped your gums more?
That’s interesting about the soft foods - my dentist warned me about that part, but hearing it took a full week makes me a bit more nervous. I’m with you, deep cleaning didn’t really change much for me visually either. D...
RE: Braces and sugar cravings: how do you keep your teeth happy?
I totally get the threader struggle - it’s like a mini puzzle every night, and half the time I just lose patience. Water flossers feel less thorough to me too, but my ortho said they’re decent if you go slow along the gu...
RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?
It’s funny you mention the “binky fairy” trick because we tried something similar - left the pacifier under her pillow and swapped it for a little toy. It worked for about a night, then she raided our junk drawer and fou...
RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?
That metallic taste is so weird, right? I remember thinking I was the only one who noticed it - mine lasted a couple days and honestly made coffee taste even worse than usual. The numbness thing is real too. I was told i...