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

Definitely normal—and honestly, super smart—to get a second opinion, especially when it comes to something as detailed as bone grafting. I went throug...

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

I've noticed something similar with my own experience and from talking to others. Usually, the discomfort doesn't show up immediately—it's more of a g...

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

We went through something similar when my daughter needed braces. I initially leaned toward paying upfront for the discount, but after crunching numbe...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

That's a good point about outside perspectives... but honestly, sometimes friends just wanna be nice or genuinely don't notice small details. When I g...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Interesting point about tooth location, but honestly, I think it's more about personal healing speed and technique. My friend had a molar extraction a...

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

Totally agree with the towel trick. I had gum surgery about a year ago and remember how annoying the ice packs felt directly on my skin. Another thing...

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

I was in the same boat—thought electric brushes were mostly hype until I got one with the sensor. First week, it felt like the toothbrush was personal...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally relate to the flossing thing... I used to roll my eyes whenever my dentist brought it up, but now I swear by it. Funny how something that seem...

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

Yeah, those surprise expenses definitely caught me off guard too. My ortho recommended special flossers and cleaning tools I hadn't budgeted for... sm...

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

Interesting you mention that—I had a similar experience. Water flossers felt great initially, but I noticed they weren't reaching some tricky spots ar...

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RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

Haha, broccoli cheddar soup sounds harmless until you're picking cheese bits out of brackets for an hour. Cheese is sneaky like that—seems smooth enou...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Interesting you mention fluoride treatments taking time to kick in. I've heard similar experiences from others, but honestly, my own experience was a ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've also noticed a big difference since switching to alcohol-free mouthwash. Honestly, the burning sensation from regular mouthwash always felt unnec...

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RE: Fluoride In Toothpaste: Essential Or Overrated?

Been using fluoride-free myself for about a year now—no cavities yet, but reading these stories makes me wonder if I'm just lucky or if diet plays a b...

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