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RE: Which do you prefer: getting the implant right after extraction, or waiting a bit?
I totally relate to the soft foods struggle - mashed potatoes and yogurt got old real fast. I remember thinking, “How can this tiny thing make eating such a hassle?” but it really does mess with your head, especially in ...
RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?
Totally get where you’re coming from - every time I get a bill from insurance, I just stare at it like, “Is this even in English?” And yeah, stress is like a direct line to my gums acting up. I remember last year during ...
RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me
I totally get the frustration. I had a composite on my front tooth from a skateboarding mishap in college, and after whitening, it stuck out like a sore thumb (at least to me). Turns out, nobody else noticed unless I poi...
RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon
I totally relate to the skepticism at first - I thought it was just another gimmick. But after a couple weeks of scraping, I was amazed by how much fresher my mouth felt in the mornings. My dentist even commented on less...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, totally relate to this! I took a cordless flosser on vacation last summer, and while it was handy for packing, I swear my gums felt happier once I got back to my countertop one. My dentist didn't say anything speci...
RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?
I get what you're saying about oil pulling, but honestly, I wouldn't dismiss it completely. I started doing it a couple years ago - not every day, just whenever I remembered - and after a few weeks, I did notice my teeth...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Haha, smoothies were my go-to as well. I remember once I thought I'd be brave and try ice cream afterward - big mistake. The cold sensitivity was no joke... lesson learned! But yeah, shorter sessions definitely made a di...