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Pediatric Orthodontics & Braces

Space maintainer or watchful waiting after early baby-tooth loss?

Started by charliebeekeeper

1. The cleaning concern depends partly on the fixed d... Civiclumen27
2. Your point about compliance makes the removable op... charliebeekeeper
3. Existing crowding is relevant, but it doesn’t by i... dieselharris949
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First Dental Visit Tips & Experiences

How can I tell first-visit fear from sensory distress?

Started by scott_joker

1. A brief familiarization visit is a good place to s... scott_joker
2. Her gagging near the back teeth is worth mentionin... math335
3. For the dentist’s choice of explanations and a sto... mollyj51
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Managing Braces Pain & Discomfort

Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

Started by lindab30

1. On the “do teeth settle faster?” question in #3657... naturalist745371
2. “Nothing forced” seems like the key distinction, b... Seasonedrenovator3626
3. My kid’s ortho actually encouraged gentle jaw move... ben_king4399
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Teeth Whitening Tips & DIY Remedies

My experience testing out different home teeth whitening stuff

Started by apollorain995

1. Check the gel’s active ingredient and follow its e... josephwhite18
2. Good points made above. I've tried a few whitening... apollorain995
3. Yeah, gotta agree here. I went full steam ahead wi... mindfulness_nancy
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Choosing an Endodontist (Advice & Tips)

need a root canal... any tips on picking the right specialist?

Started by hiker69

1. Since the horror stories you’ve heard are about pa... btaylor69
2. Since the main worry is finding someone qualified,... echo_inferno
3. A dentist’s recommendation is a sensible starting ... dobbyf64
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Teething & Early Tooth Care

silicone vs wooden teethers - which works better for your baby?

Started by katief20

1. Since silicone’s easier to clean is already a plus... space527
2. The feel under pressure may matter more than wheth... jstone77
3. We mostly stuck with silicone teethers because, li... andrew_explorer

All-on-4 Implants & Full Arch Restorations

Teeth replacement dilemma: implants or dentures?

Started by marioking997

1. The price comparison can also change if the planne... hhawk32
2. The All-on-4 comparison assumes the remaining teet... cathywhiskers450
3. I get why implants seem like the obvious winner - ... rubyknitter

Teeth Whitening Tips & DIY Remedies

How do you compare a $60 whitening kit with a $450 professional quote?

Started by foodie61

1. The LED label alone wouldn’t tell me whether the $... music_nate
2. Since you’ve had sensitivity with strips near the ... hunter_anderson
3. Ask how the starting and expected tooth shade woul... Civicmoss27
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Toothpaste Reviews & Recommendations

The quest for the ultimate enamel shield: a story thread

Started by dyoung33

1. “Strengthening” can mean helping early, weakened e... photographer84
2. Taffy is basically a dental booby trap, I swear. I... science757
3. Sticky sweets are the worst, I hear you there. For... kevingamerpro
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Preparing for Oral Surgery (Pre-Op Advice)

Are these fasting instructions tied to my sedation plan?

Started by mechanic29

1. Since the paperwork uses more than one term, ask t... shadow_explorer9043
2. Diabetes is worth flagging because fasting and glu... Clearmaker364
3. Since the office gave separate cutoffs for clear l... musician39
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