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

That’s actually reassuring to hear, because I’ve always felt like porcelain gets a bit of a bad rap for not being “tough enough,” especially for those...

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

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the trade-off. I’ve got a zirconia crown on one of my back molars too, and it’s been a tank for sure—no issues...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Couldn't agree more with this. I've learned the hard way that trying to rush whitening can really backfire—my teeth were sensitive for days after I we...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally get where you're coming from... sedation can feel intimidating, especially if you're prone to anxiety. I've had both laughing gas and IV sed...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I totally get your hesitation about activated charcoal—it can be a real pain to clean up, especially around the sink. I tried it myself for a few week...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Your ice cube trick is honestly genius—I wish I'd thought of that sooner. I've definitely had my share of herbal mishaps... once made a peppermint tin...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, chips at two weeks sounds pretty optimistic to me too... I remember sticking to soups and smoothies way longer than I wanted. Hang in there—it d...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Been there, done that—twice actually. My youngest chipped his tooth on a seesaw (of all things) and we had the whole bruised tooth drama too. It reall...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I totally get the confusion—there's so much mixed info out there, and everyone's experience seems to vary quite a bit. I've had both an extraction and...

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

Totally get what you mean about the apple thing... I remember thinking I'd dive straight into crunchy tacos the day mine came off, but my teeth felt o...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Two weeks was about right for me too, but honestly, the weird taste thing lasted even longer. I remember everything tasting kinda metallic or just bla...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Chamomile tea was a lifesaver for me too. Something about it just feels soothing and gentle when your mouth is sore. Another thing I found helpful was...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I totally get what you mean about the freshness—it's subtle but definitely noticeable. From my experience, coconut oil pulling is great for overall or...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally agree about the citrus thing...I learned that the hard way with pineapple juice after my implant surgery. Thought it'd be refreshing, but nope...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

I totally get the popcorn paranoia—my dentist gave me the same warning after I cracked a filling on an unpopped kernel. Now I'm always shaking the bow...

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