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RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable—what actually helped?

I remember being so paranoid about waking up with a desert-dry mouth, I actually kept a spray bottle of water on my nightstand. Not glamorous, but it ...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

I totally get what you mean about floss picks not always getting the job done. I see this come up a lot, actually. The convenience is great, especiall...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Shorter wear times at first can definitely help some folks adjust, especially if the sore spots are making it tough to keep the dentures in all day. I...

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RE: Keeping dental implants clean: what’s worked (and not worked) for you?

I hear you on the water flosser—some folks swear by them, but I’ve seen more than a few patients wind up with sore gums or just hating the sensation. ...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

I hear you on the cost part—those frequent checkups can add up, especially if your insurance only covers the basics. From what I see, the three-month ...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I can totally relate to the bathroom chaos—my first round with a water flosser looked more like a science experiment gone wrong than dental hygiene. T...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t say the follow-ups are just for the dentist’s peace of mind. I’ve seen a few cases where someone though...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from—ice cream is pretty much my nemesis too, so I hear you on the sensitive teeth front. Whitening strips can be ...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

Yeah, totally agree—diet is just one part of the puzzle. I’ve seen siblings with totally different cavity histories, too, and it drives parents nuts t...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

Totally get where you’re coming from. All these terms get tossed around and it’s easy to feel left out of the loop. Onlays can actually be a good midd...

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RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?

I get where you’re coming from—waiting always makes me a little nervous too, especially with the front teeth. But honestly, in most cases, a day or tw...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

I hear you, but sometimes extractions really do make a difference for the final result—especially if there’s severe crowding or bite issues. It’s not ...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

That’s a fair point, but I think it’s easy to swing too far the other way and assume tech always catches what humans miss. I’ve seen 3D scans pick up ...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

That’s the thing, right? Even with all the gadgets, those dye tablets will call you out every time. I remember thinking my brushing was top notch unti...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Yeah, jaw fatigue is actually pretty common with oil pulling, especially if you're going the full 15-20 mins. A lot of people don't realize how much m...

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