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RE: Weird jaw pain after eating? Saw a news piece on new treatments

That’s such a good way to put it. It really does feel like your body’s working against you sometimes. I’ve seen a lot of people frustrated by mouth gu...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

That wire can really catch you off guard, right? I always tell people, don’t wait it out if it’s messing with your sleep or eating. Did you find the w...

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

That’s a really good breakdown. I’ve noticed some folks are more worried about being “loopy” than anything else, but honestly, it’s usually just some ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Honestly, you nailed it—those “miracle” hacks are everywhere, but they usually just leave folks with sore gums or weird stains. Ever notice how the si...

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RE: Does whitening mouthwash actually make a difference?

That’s honestly the best way to look at it. I’ve seen so many people get frustrated when mouthwash doesn’t give them “Hollywood” teeth overnight, but ...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Curious—have you ever tried switching up the type of toothbrush or toothpaste? Sometimes a new flavor or a brush with their favorite character can sud...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

That's a pretty good tip actually, baking soda can definitely help lift surface stains gently. Have you tried using a toothpaste specifically formulat...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Totally agree with your take on implants being beneficial long-term. Did her dentist mention anything about bone density or healing time? Sometimes ol...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally agree with this. It's heartbreaking to see teens losing teeth over something that's preventable. Dental schools are a great option—glad you me...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Totally agree, stress can really mess with healing. Do you notice yourself clenching more when you're stressed? I've had patients who didn't even real...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

That's a good point about mouthwash causing irritation—I see it a lot in my practice too. Have you noticed if certain vape flavors seem to trigger mor...

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

You're definitely not alone—electric brush heads do seem to wear down quicker, especially if you're a bit enthusiastic with brushing (guilty here too,...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Interesting you mention heat helping more than ice...have you noticed if the warmth ever increases swelling for you? Usually, we recommend ice initial...

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