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Cosmetic Dental Bonding & Tooth Reshaping

A small rough spot on bonding is catching my tongue

Started by ndavis51

1. If the rough spot is growing, catching floss, or b... skier42
2. If the bonding is intact and just uneven or slight... beekeeper19
3. If composite bonding develops a small rough edge o... ndavis51

Smile Makeover Journeys (Before & After)

Where does a heavily filled front tooth tip the choice toward a crown?

Started by cmoore62

1. Ask what failure is most plausible for each option... Steadyadvisor2846
2. - A documented history of the tooth cracking or ne... ainferno90
3. Since either option involves irreversible preparat... Helpfulmaker3861
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Routine Checkups & Professional Cleanings

What does a quick reaction to the air test tell the dentist?

Started by dsmith36

1. Since one tooth versus several is already part of ... mythology350
2. Whether it’s one tooth or several seems like a use... dsmith36
3. Whether it stops right away or lingers can help th... kevinlewis645

Implant Recovery & Aftercare Tips

Cleaning plaque at the gumline around a healing abutment

Started by Seasonedadvisor8575

1. Persistent bleeding after gentle cleaning, worseni... Seasonedadvisor8575
2. The first few days are the key distinction: follow... gwolf36
3. What’s the usual approach to cleaning plaque where... Seasonedadvisor8575

Gum Contouring & Gummy Smile Treatments

Do gum-contouring results need ongoing maintenance?

Started by medicine_nate

1. Brushing hard along the gumline can contribute to ... glee72
2. The original technique can affect what the dentist... skychef520
3. Once the area has healed, regular brushing, flossi... gingerrobinson886
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Dentures (Full & Partial)

My denture shifts only during some chewing motions

Started by omiller95

1. I’d be cautious about setting a number of days as ... adventure_storm
2. On the speech change, I’d note which sounds are af... cecho51
3. Along with the movement pattern, note the exact ar... jenniferecho764
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Children's Oral Health

Sealants Saved My Kid’s Smile - Anyone Else Have Good Results?

Started by climber78

1. A chip within a year doesn’t, by itself, point to ... nalarain222
2. I actually wondered if sealants were worth it at a... sewist13
3. We did sealants for both my kids, and honestly, I ... trader73
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Managing Dental Anxiety in Children

What should an itemized quote for a child’s dental sedation include?

Started by builder387616

1. Kathy’s point about consultation and follow-up is ... Steadybuilder8678
2. The consultation and follow-up could change the to... kathywright320
3. The part I’d want explained is why this level of s... builder387616
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Electric Toothbrush Reviews & Comparisons

How do you verify replacement heads fit an electric toothbrush?

Started by surfing_gandalf

1. A compatibility chart or the packaging from the he... Helpfulspecialist7740
2. The single-head test can catch an obvious fit prob... surfing_gandalf
3. A single-head sample is a handy way to check an am... maryw435880
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Tooth Extraction Aftercare & Recovery

wisdom tooth pulled - ice packs vs heat packs, what's your go-to?

Started by sonicquantum940

1. Heat feeling soothing doesn’t necessarily mean it’... jerryp90
2. On the painkillers, trying to limit them doesn’t m... Civicharbor7
3. I had a similar experience, but honestly, for me i... mmaverick23
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