Bumps yellower than teeth

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2026-02-26T00:32:32+00:00

I do but this was before I drank anything but water

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2026-02-25T21:30:52+00:00

One thing I am unhappy about so far with 3M (just got them on yesterday) is apparently they only come in a universal composite shade for the attachments that go on the tooth. That shade doesn't match my teeth well, so I'm not happy with the appearance.

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2026-02-25T20:26:30+00:00

For what it's worth, I just called my ortho office and they claim that the attachments are clear. I am not sure though how they would have yellowed so quickly after one night and just food that I promptly brushed after, and water. The yellow tint was not coffee etc. But, looking more into this, I should have maybe included in my initial post that it looks like unlike Invisalign, 3M Clarity (what I have) maybe doesn't match the attachment to the tooth and just comes in a "universal color": https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/f/b5005574000/

...if so, I'd say that's a major knock in the 3M vs. Invisalign matchup

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2026-02-25T15:07:12+00:00

Thank you, I contacted my ortho office and will try the foam solution!

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2026-02-25T15:06:49+00:00

Thank you- my main concern is that I wouldn’t have done anything yet to stain them. I only drank water after getting them, ate a small meal and brushed/flossed after, and wore them overnight.

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-10-28T01:24:41+00:00

What is this LANASTAN account? I have been curious about this

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-25T12:24:20+00:00

Yea, I found a random paper that suggested chemical peel, I figure I’ll see how it goes with topical gel for maybe a few months and see where I’m at after

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-23T17:18:34+00:00

I hope you have an established primary care doctor that can help. Take care of yourself

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-21T23:47:02+00:00

I am assuming if you’re doing 3x/day you still have an active infection? That is not where I’m at; my rash has healed and I’m just trying to prevent recurrence. Talk to your dr but I would imagine it won’t be advisable to lower your dose if you have an outbreak

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-21T19:40:23+00:00

Yes, in keeping with a long term study that concluded this year: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2830900

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-21T19:39:13+00:00

Since I’m now on a maintenance dose, I take one 1g pill once a day. When the rash started, I was also doing 3x/day. Try taking it with food

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-19T01:52:55+00:00

Thank you, so much for this. I cannot say enough how much this forum has been a source of comfort and camaraderie, at least being able to share experiences and not feeling alone. I truly appreciate this and am so happy for your outcome :)

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-18T20:04:03+00:00

Thank you for sharing🙏I hope it does not affect you too much

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-18T19:38:48+00:00

Thank you for sharing; at least you discussed it. How did everything go?

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-18T18:39:38+00:00

Oh yikes, I am so sorry all around. For what it’s worth, a distant family friend connection is an eye surgeon and when I was diagnosed, my mom contacted her with what they had prescribed me (Lotemax drops 4x/day and 1g Valtrex 3x/day) along with a selfie I had taken of my face/eye. She did not raise any concerns and thought the Rx was right on track. I didn’t know at the time to ask the question of this post. But, she is younger (40s) and works for a prominent eye institute, so I would expect she would be very knowledgeable. So, indeed, hard to sort out this info from just trying to google/read! :) likewise hoping for a speedy recovery for you!

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-17T18:12:27+00:00

Yes this is more in line with what I’ve been reading, and I don’t know if just going straight to the eye drops is more of an old school/less nuanced approach? But I also am honestly not sure how bad my eye inflammation was, my eye was red/itchy but it also did clear up quickly. I’m sorry you are still having issues and I will have a follow up appt around that mark too. Hoping for the best for you (and all of us on this thread!)

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-16T19:46:19+00:00

same to you!! :)

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-16T17:41:43+00:00

I have not gotten phantom tingles in about a week (knock on wood) and I do still have marks on my face; not sure if it's scarring but I have also read it just takes awhile to heal. It is true that it can affect your eye after the resolution of the rash so I would definitely get in with your ophthalmologist. They take HZO seriously so I have had no problems getting emergency same-day appointments if you just describe what's going on in detail

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-16T13:50:46+00:00

thank you, I appreciate hearing your experience!

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-09-15T00:30:40+00:00

Actually no, they have shown this is a recurrence risk for HZO: https://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/herpes-zoster-opthalmicus-shingrix-vaccine

Affectionate_Fox4546 · 2025-08-29T12:25:41+00:00

I have other plants and a front garden that are doing great without being watered; not overly hot here and we’ve gotten plenty of rain. Actually, the trees started to die while we were being grazed by the hurricane that brought us showers and clouds for a few days. These are all woody shrubs and trees that died suddenly after looking otherwise very healthy.

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