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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?
I get where you’re coming from - having a permanent retainer makes everything feel like it’s hiding somewhere, waiting to mess up your day. I used to double up with water flosser and string floss, thinking more was alway...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
I hear you, but I actually had a high spot mellow out on its own once. Took about a week and I was nervous it’d get worse, but it just faded. I guess it depends on how bad it is? Still, I wouldn’t risk it if the pain’s s...
RE: Best ways to keep your mouth happy after a tooth pulled?
Yeah, salt water rinse was my go-to too - my grandma swears by it and honestly, it made things feel a little less gross after meals. I tried one of those “healing” mouthwashes from the pharmacy once and it just tasted li...
RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience
My youngest is the pickiest eater on the planet, so I totally get where you’re coming from. She’s super sensitive to anything “weird” tasting or textured, and honestly, I was dreading the whole fluoride varnish thing for...
RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?
That “never heard of it” look is way too familiar. My daughter had a root canal on a baby tooth a couple years ago, and I remember asking about options besides a crown because she was only six. The dentist almost seemed ...
RE: Cold packs vs. anti-inflammatories after gum grafts - what worked for you?
This is so real. I remember after my gum graft, I had the same “who do I listen to?” moment. My periodontist was all about alternating Tylenol and ibuprofen, but the nurse said to stick with Tylenol only, and then I got ...
RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?
Losing a tooth really does throw everything off, doesn’t it? I dragged my feet for almost a year before getting mine replaced - mostly out of nerves and, honestly, sticker shock. My bite got weird, and I started noticing...
RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections
I totally get the “am I being paranoid or just careful?” thing. After I had my tonsils out (not teeth, but still mouth surgery), I was so freaked about germs that I actually bought a pack of those disposable toothbrushes...
RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?
I totally get the hockey puck thing, lol. Those store-bought ones are usually way too bulky and awkward - been there, done that. Honestly, though, once you get used to the custom guard, it feels pretty natural. Took me m...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
Yikes, I did the vinegar thing too - same cloudy disaster. Denture tablets actually worked great for me though...no weird textures or anything. Might be worth a cautious try sometime?
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Haha, tell me about it. I tried cutting back on coffee once and lasted exactly two days before caving in. Honestly, I've had better luck with toothpaste hacks that aren't even about whitening. Like, did you know toothpas...
RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone
Bananas are a lifesaver honestly, especially frozen ones - they blend up like ice cream. Almond milk's gentler for me personally, regular milk sometimes leaves my mouth feeling kinda coated. Ever tried coconut milk? It's...
RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?
I've been using baking soda too, and honestly, it's worked pretty well for me. I did try denture cleaner tablets once or twice out of curiosity, but didn't notice a huge difference - maybe just a bit fresher smell? But n...
RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work
Yeah, gentle toothpaste is definitely the way to go. Regular stuff made my retainer cloudy too - switched to a sensitive formula and it cleared right up. And totally get what you mean about whitening toothpastes feeling ...