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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Scrambled eggs were hit or miss for me, honestly. One time a tiny bit did get stuck, but it rinsed out pretty easily with salt water. I was so paranoi...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the “special” products. I felt the same way—spent too much on fancy rinses and gels that didn’t do much excep...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Yeah, no kidding. I kept getting told about all these “must-have” rinses, but honestly, the saltwater rinse was the only thing that didn’t sting or br...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I get the hesitation, but honestly, waiting too long can mess with your jawbone. My dentist kind of scared me into not putting it off—apparently the b...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the “brain can’t forget” thing. I’m about 8 months in with mine and it’s mostly just part of my mouth now, but...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with those drugstore whitening strips. Not the fancy dentist trays (too pricey for me)...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Haha, this made me smile. Glad to hear the sensitivity doesn't last forever...I'm scheduled for whitening next week and was starting to second-guess m...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, totally feel you on that one. Tried a hard guard once too, and it was like trying to sleep with a Lego brick in my mouth...not fun. I've actuall...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, that's solid advice... I remember feeling impatient and trying pizza too soon after my extraction—big mistake, lol. Did anyone else find certain...

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

My dentist also recommended saltwater rinses, and honestly, they were a lifesaver for me. It felt a bit weird at first, but it really helped keep thin...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Glad I'm not the only one who felt those random zaps afterward...I remember sipping iced coffee the day after whitening and nearly jumped outta my cha...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, glad I'm not the only one losing cases left and right...I swear there's some secret dimension they're all escaping to. I've done the mouthwash s...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Totally agree about the familiar voices thing. My dentist always has a chill playlist going, and honestly, hearing the same mellow songs each visit he...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I totally get the anxiety part...been there myself. But honestly, once my ortho gave me the all-clear, I found that going back too frequently just mad...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

My ortho didn't offer any retainer insurance either, but honestly, I'm not sure it would've been worth it. Seems like those plans often have sneaky ex...

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