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

I get what you're saying—night guards can feel pretty awkward at first, and some people never fully adjust. But honestly, ignoring teeth grinding isn'...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Glad to hear the pressure sensor's working out for you! It's pretty common to feel like you're not brushing enough at first—I've had a lot of patients...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally get what you're describing—morning stiffness and jaw shifting sensations are pretty common with braces for underbites. Usually happens because...

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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?

Coconut oil can definitely overpower delicate herbs like lavender, especially if you go heavy-handed. If you're stuck with a batch that's too strong o...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Salt water rinses are definitely a good first step, but I've seen plenty of cases where they just weren't enough. Had a patient recently who kept gett...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

You're actually right to be cautious here—peroxide can indeed degrade the material of some mouthguards over time, especially if used frequently or in ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, whitening toothpastes can be tricky—they often contain abrasives or peroxide-based ingredients that can irritate sensitive gums. Had a similar e...

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

Yeah, nitrous can be hit or miss. I've seen plenty of patients who stay pretty alert with laughing gas. IV sedation tends to be more predictable if an...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Totally agree with this approach—gentle toothpaste is usually the safest bet. Baking soda can be great occasionally, but just a heads-up: don't overdo...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

I see this a lot at our office—parents trying to prep their kids, which is great, but sometimes it can backfire if things aren't exactly as expected. ...

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