brianm23
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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yikes, sensitive teeth are no joke...I totally feel for your daughter. I remember trying whitening strips myself before a friend's wedding, thinking I...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually tried the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide thing too, and you're right—it does brighten things up nicely. But I found it made my teeth ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I switched to fluoride-free toothpaste a while back out of curiosity, and honestly, I did notice my teeth felt a bit more sensitive at first—especiall...

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

I totally get the stress of info overload, but honestly, sometimes knowing more—even if it's scary—can help you ask better questions. When I had brace...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Haha, totally relate to that feeling! I remember after getting my braces off, I kept thinking something felt off with my bite. Went back like twice in...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Glad he's bouncing back so quickly, that's reassuring. I remember after my extraction, I felt fine pretty soon too, but then randomly had some sensiti...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

I totally get what you mean about almond milk smoothies feeling kind of...thin? I tried them too, hoping to avoid dairy, but they never really hit the...

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

I've never had implants, but I totally relate to slipping into complacency after braces came off. Calendar reminders are great, but honestly, the guil...

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

I can relate to this so much... I went with monthly payments because upfront just wasn't doable for me at the time. Honestly, it wasn't too bad, but y...

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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.

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from. I had braces a few years back, and ever since then I've been super cautious about anything that could mess...

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

Yeah, nights are rough...I remember waking up constantly those first couple weeks. Did you find sleeping upright helped long-term, or was it just a te...

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RE: My dentist's trick for keeping veneers looking fresh

My dentist mentioned something similar—basically said to steer clear of anything labeled "whitening" because it can be harsh. I've stuck with regular ...

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RE: Doing Everything Right but Still Getting Cavities

I've had the same frustration, honestly. I thought I was doing everything right—brushing twice a day, flossing, even using mouthwash—but still ended u...

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RE: ROOT CANAL ISSUES: ANTIBIOTICS OR RETREATMENT?

I totally get why you're torn... antibiotics do seem like the simpler route, but from what I've heard, they're usually just a temporary fix. My cousin...

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RE: fluoride in tap water—harmless helper or secret villain?

Haha, that's a funny take... dentists secretly plotting fewer visits. Honestly though, I've wondered about fluoride myself—my orthodontist always emph...

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