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RE: What’s Your Go-To Trick For Keeping The Puffiness Down After A Tooth Pull?

Sleeping upright is honestly one of those things that sounds way easier than it actually is. I tried the whole “propped up with three pillows” trick a...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

Totally get what you mean about those “relaxing” apps. I tried one of those meditation things in the waiting room once, and all it did was make me hyp...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

Counting tiles never worked for me either—I always lost track halfway through. Honestly, I was more into focusing on the sounds and just breathing slo...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Haha, totally relate to this! I obsessed over my slightly crooked front tooth for years, finally tried one of those DIY aligner kits. Honestly, result...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Glad to hear your daughter's crowns are holding up well! I agree that dentist skill is huge, but honestly, I've seen zirconia crowns hold up better ov...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Haha, totally relate to getting fed up with smoothies after a few days. I ended up making mashed sweet potatoes with butter—super comforting and easy ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, I totally get you on the texture thing! I tried oil pulling once or twice, and while it wasn't horrible, having a mouthful of coconut oil before...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too. I remember getting bored of soups pretty fast... mashed sweet potatoes were another good one. But yo...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Totally agree about the silicone mouthguards being easier to maintain. We switched over about a year ago, and it's been night and day compared to the ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally feel you on the pressure thing. I used to brush like I was scrubbing a stubborn pan—no wonder my gums were staging a rebellion, lol. Switching...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Totally get what you're saying about cold foods. After my gum graft, I thought I'd be all about smoothies and ice cream, but honestly, the cold just m...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

Haha, flavored gloves...that's a new one for me! My dentist didn't have those, but honestly, sounds like a genius idea. My daughter was definitely in ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally relate to this. Had my teeth whitened a few years back and became weirdly fixated on one tooth that seemed slightly duller than the rest. No o...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Haha, the paperclip rescue sounds like a dental MacGyver moment...been there myself, sadly. 😅 Totally get your skepticism about toothpaste tab...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, spacing visits out too much can sometimes backfire. I had veneers done a couple years ago and figured ye...

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