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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Grinding teeth at night isn't something I'd ignore, honestly. Even if your dentist hasn't spotted visible damage yet, the wear can build up subtly ove...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Savory oatmeal's a solid suggestion, hadn't thought of cheese in there before. Personally, scrambled eggs have been my go-to during dental work—soft, ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I get the savory angle, but honestly, warm stuff right after surgery made my swelling worse. I stuck to room-temp smoothies and yogurt for a couple da...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Yeah, temperature was a big deal for me too. I found cold smoothies or shakes soothing at first, but after a while, even those felt uncomfortable. Wei...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

We noticed the same thing about vanilla yogurt being easier to handle—probably because it's simpler overall, fewer additives and less acidic fruit ing...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Yeah, definitely agree—it's hard not to obsess a bit at first. Retainers are key, but also watch out for habits like chewing pens or biting nails, sin...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

I've had similar issues with cheap replacements—definitely learned my lesson there. Been there, done that...not fun. Personally, I've found Oral-B...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

My dentist scheduled one follow-up about two weeks after my veneers to check the bite and make minor adjustments. Honestly, I thought it was overkill ...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Mashed sweet potatoes were good, but yeah, cinnamon was a no-go for me too. Felt like my mouth was tingling weirdly afterward—not painful exactly, jus...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Aloe's soothing, sure, but honestly saltwater rinses have always worked better for me. Seems counterintuitive with soreness, but it kept inflammation ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Totally agree with this. Dentists tend to err on the cautious side. I've noticed some dentists also consider cavity location—like between teeth vs. ch...

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RE: Is Gum Recession Fixable or Just Wishful Thinking?

Had some gum recession a couple years back and was pretty concerned myself. Did a bunch of research and honestly, it's mostly damage control once the ...

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RE: anyone know if I'm getting ripped off on my root canal?

Had one done about six months ago, and yeah, prices can vary a ton depending on the tooth location and your area. Mine ran around $900, but I've heard...

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RE: how frequently do you really need dental x-rays?

Yeah, yearly x-rays might be standard for some dentists, but definitely not a one-size-fits-all thing. My dentist explained that if you're low-risk—no...

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