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

Totally get where you're coming from about being anxious with dental stuff—I used to dread every appointment myself. Your Halloween candy story cracke...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Totally agree about clear aligners! I went through treatment myself a couple years back, and honestly, it was one of the best decisions I've made. Too...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Haha, I totally get you on the forgetting-to-put-them-back-in thing. At first, I'd finish lunch and jump straight into meetings or errands, only to re...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Totally feel you on the eggs! I went through braces adjustments recently and scrambled eggs were my go-to. Never thought I'd get creative with mashed ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I totally get what you're saying about upper extractions being a bit trickier. When I had mine done, I swear I became hyper-aware of every little move...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Totally feel you on this... floss threaders drove me nuts at the beginning. Interdental brushes were a lifesaver for me too, though it took a few trie...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, I totally get this! Honestly, DIY shows can be sneakily stressful because I start mentally calculating costs and tasks. Nature documentaries...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Haha, same here—I stretch mine out too. Honestly, as long as they're clean and not frayed beyond recognition, you're probably good. I found that gentl...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Haha, this made me laugh because it's exactly how I felt at first! Honestly, water flossers have been a game changer for me. They're super helpful, es...

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

Totally get what you're saying about wanting something special after braces—I remember craving pizza like crazy! But honestly, even soft foods can fee...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Same here, coffee was rough for me too...but weirdly enough, ice cream was my kryptonite. Felt like brain freeze but in my teeth, haha. Glad you're fe...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Yikes, that's definitely a panic moment...glad you found them safe and sound! I started using a brightly colored denture case when traveling—makes it ...

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RE: Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy—my routine and looking for advice

Totally relate to the anxiety about what's "normal"...I remember googling every weird sensation after my orthodontic surgery and convincing myself I w...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, blended pizza soup... that's dedication right there. I remember after my braces adjustments, I'd crave crunchy tacos like crazy—talk about tortu...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Haha, pillow stacking is seriously underrated. Another thing that helped me was sipping chamomile tea (lukewarm, of course)—really soothing and seemed...

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