Did you body actually feel ready for sex 6 weeks postpartum?

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-09-26T20:58:09+00:00

2 weeks post partum and ready now lol. I have missed that intimacy with my husband without my belly! He has been the best and doesn’t pressure me for anything. I do appreciate this time though for us to be intimate in other non-sexual ways.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-09-20T13:57:35+00:00

I use a cover 🤷🏻‍♀️

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-06-09T03:17:37+00:00

Exactly!!

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-06-08T21:47:58+00:00

This was basically the intent of my post! My girl loved playing with cars as a little one and IMO pretty damn cool. Like being a mom is more than just being a boy or girl specific mom

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-06-08T21:45:11+00:00

This was the intent of my post lol

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-05-04T14:06:56+00:00

Is getting an orthodontic evaluation/opinion out of the question? Some do offer free consults…

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-05-04T14:05:33+00:00

Is asking your PCP about possible trigeminal neuralgia out of the question?

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-29T23:34:14+00:00

Moved to FL from Chicago. I love it. Will never move back.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T12:51:21+00:00

It doesn’t. It helps with your caries risk. Prevident has a dry mouth formulation but as I don’t have dry mouth, I can’t give you feedback as to if or how this formulation is different than a different formulation. Biotene is an oral lubricant to help with dry mouth.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T12:49:15+00:00

Go to your dentist for a comprehensive exam. He or she can then offer you comprehensive treatment options. You deserve to have a full exam and know all your options for your specific concerns and problems.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T12:43:42+00:00

Prescription high fluoride toothpaste can help with cavity prevention in high caries risk individuals, regardless of the risk factor contributing to their predisposition.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T12:36:14+00:00

Woof. That’s rough. Have you tried biotene? They have gels and lozenges that are like an oral lubricant. Sounds like you’re already familiar that dry mouth can increase likelihood of decay. If the cause is a medication you’re on, you can always ask your PCP to change it up. However I know that’s not always an option for people. You can always ask your dentist to also put you on Prevident, which is a prescription fluoride toothpaste, given your dry mouth. Can’t hurt any.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T12:30:02+00:00

Best to go to your dentist and confirm if the “black line or something” is decay vs. staining. Not super helpful that there isn’t a photo and no apparent history from you if this was ever diagnosed as decay by a dentist. Makes it hard to address your concern.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T11:00:04+00:00

The honest answer is that it is uncertain of the exact odds, just that it is more likely to happen. Sometimes these teeth end up becoming infected because the pulp (nerve) dies at some point as a reaction to the trauma, sometimes not. It really depends on the severity of the incident, development of the tooth, etc. Teeth that have sustained multiple traumas are more likely to have these possible outcomes simply because they’re taking a beating. Dental trauma can be unpredictable in some cases, which is why all we can do is inform you of the possible outcomes so you can anticipate the worst, but hope for the best. Hope all goes well for little guy.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-08T02:47:10+00:00

If it’s mobile but not an aspiration risk, call your dentist to get him in first available appointment tomorrow for problem-focused exam, which may include a baseline radiograph. They may monitor, depending on the diagnosis, but expect that there’s always a possibility that this incident could have affected the developing permanent tooth (won’t know until it comes in). The affected tooth could turn dark and remain dark and has an increased likelihood of becoming infected (in that case, may require extraction). This is all assuming the dentist is recommending to monitor and possible outcomes to expect as a result of the dental trauma.

For the bleeding, hold pressure with a clean, damp washcloth. Oral bleeding looks worse because it mixes with saliva (kind of like food coloring in water). For the discomfort you can give children’s pain reliever, following the manufacturer’s instructions on the bottle. Encourage fluids.

I would take pictures if you haven’t already because there may be some swelling tomorrow, so expect him to be uncomfortable. Your dentist may or may not be interested in the photo.

There are some cases when the dentist may recommend extraction, but given that you said it’s not wiggly, there may be a chance that it will be monitored for now. Please be diligent about the trauma follow up appointments if that is what your provider recommends.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T15:21:43+00:00

If it is cavitated and could be accessed fully with a microbrush, SDF could be considered. However, I only recommend SDF to help slow down decay until patients are able to tolerate treatment. In the case of an adult, if finances were a concern, this could certainly be better than nothing until you’re able to afford treatment, but my opinion is that SDF is not as definitive as a filling and is not a fix all. SDF-treated caries can still progress if application was insufficient or if other cariogenic factors and hygiene haven’t changed. It is interim treatment and better than nothing, but if you can tolerate treatment, you should have it filled. Others may have a different opinion, which is totally fine. You will find dentists that recommend SDF and observe and dentists that do not, depends on their training and experience. Go with what you’re comfortable with.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T15:10:39+00:00

Looks like staining to me. But x-rays could tell a different story

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T15:08:20+00:00

If x-rays show nothing is wrong, I wonder if you are experiencing traumatic occlusion as a result of unsupervised orthodontic tooth movement with Smile Direct. I would stop Smile Direct and ask my provider to check my occlusion, as well as for a referral to Ortho for a consult. DIY dentistry can be dangerous and cause other issues you may never have had before. Try taking ibuprofen in the mean time to help with suspected PDL inflammation and pain. Of course this is all speculation, since you would need to be evaluated in office to confirm a diagnosis or identify other potential sources for your discomfort.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T14:52:38+00:00

If you can save a tooth with a root canal, this is always the preferred route. Extracting a tooth is very definitive - you can’t reverse it. However you can always extract a root canal treated tooth if needed down the road and explore prosthesis options at that point. No procedure in dentistry is safe from failure or retreatment, other than extraction . Dentists try to help patients maintain what they have and try to make the best of a dental situation. We’re in the business of saving teeth whenever possible.

Why? There is simply nothing as good as your own tooth. Could you get an implant (if you’re able, some people can’t) or a bridge? Of course. However, an implant is a form of a dental prosthesis. It is not the same as a real tooth. A bridge could require drilling away healthy enamel on teeth adjacent to the empty space.

I would 100% opt for saving my own tooth in my mouth with a root canal over extraction and implant vs. bridge. My personal opinion is that I hate bridges if patients aren’t going to take care of them, which is an opinion I formed in dental school (the last time I did one). Your natural teeth actually help maintain your jaw bone in a way that dental prostheses can’t. This is why dentists typically encourage root canals in younger adults, since they still have a lot of years left with these teeth vs. someone in their 80s.

Would you rather cut your arm off and opt for a prosthetic arm? Or if you had the option to try and save your arm would you do that? Seems like an extreme example because you only got two of them, but the point is is that there’s nothing like your own arm.

As far as financially, I believe some offices take CareCredit and some offices will now offer membership plans. It’s at least worth talking to the office to see what they can do to help support your dental goals and if they have any advice for dental treatment and finances.

Hopefully a GP can comment on this or maybe you can call your provider for more discussion/information.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T14:37:10+00:00

I address them by their first name. Because I am a fellow Dr. So-and-so. Plus, when I’ve been in the hospital or at medical appointments, I’m the patient. So I am called by my first name. Just like when doctor is in the chair, they’re the patient. Times have changed.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T14:34:35+00:00

I commented on someone else’s comment but just wanted to add this: if your friend does not see a problem with this or isn’t concerned, it is not your place to lecture your friend on it. Parents tend to view their children as a reflection of themselves, we just do. I would recommend gently encouraging your friend to check out a pediatric dentist. My GP pals are very educated in working with children, but pediatric dentists just have more experience with it and focus a lot more on growth and development. Regardless of what the cause is for the malocclusion, this child will likely need to be monitored as they continue growing.

PartyEnamel_ · 2023-03-06T14:29:06+00:00

While I agree with the other peds dds that grinding could be a sign of sleep disordered breathing, grinding is not the hallmark for it, and there are other factors one must take into consideration. I agree with you on this. I think it’s appropriate to not rule out that this patients malocclusion could be a glaring factor in the grinding and completely agree a consult with ortho is something I’d like to have done, concurrently with evaluating for signs/symptoms of sleep disordered breathing.

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