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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting, I hadn't heard about gum helping with sensitivity before. My kid had whitening done recently, and the dentist suggested using a fluoride ...

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

Did your dentist mention anything about long-term damage if you ignored it? We were told that leaving it untreated could lead to enamel wear or even j...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

My kid's dentist actually mentioned baking soda toothpaste can be fine occasionally, but daily use might be a bit abrasive over time. Maybe alternate ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, moderation's tricky though... I once went overboard with whitening strips after a coffee-straw fail and ended up with super sensitive teeth for ...

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

Yeah, my daughter had the same issue after her surgery—she couldn't handle anything cold at first either. Did you try room-temp compresses instead? Se...

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

Glad to hear your proactive approach paid off. My daughter had a similar situation—dentist suggested waiting, but we went ahead early too. Like you sa...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, your jackhammer analogy made me chuckle because that's exactly how my dad described his first electric toothbrush experience. He was convinced i...

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

Weirdly enough, my son had no issues with corn, but apples were a total no-go for weeks. Even sliced thin, he said they felt "weirdly sharp." Maybe it...

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

Pasta's definitely a safer bet, but honestly, sushi might not be as gentle as it sounds. My kiddo had braces off recently and went straight for sushi ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I didn't freeze mine solid, just popped them in the freezer for maybe 15-20 mins till they were nice and cold. Worked great—my daughter said it felt s...

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

Honestly, I wouldn't feel too reassured yet. Our kid had bonding done about three years ago, and we've already dealt with noticeable staining and mino...

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

Interesting that chamomile didn't work for you—I had mixed results myself. It felt soothing at first, but after a while, my gums seemed more irritated...

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

I feel this so much... Did your dentist give you any tips on what to do if it happens again? Ours mentioned something about saving the tooth in milk—a...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I've noticed that too—catching things early saves a lot of stress. But how soon after treatment do you usually go back if everything feels fine...do y...

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

I've actually had a pretty decent run with Fairywill brushes, surprisingly. Replacement heads haven't been much of an issue either—usually grab a pack...

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