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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Same here, but I do get tempted by those “quick fix” hacks, especially when my coffee habit starts showing up on my teeth. Has anyone actually had luc...

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

Good to hear it worked out okay for you. Quick question though—did the nitrous help much with anxiety, or was it mostly just pain relief? I've got an ...

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

Did you shop around much before deciding? I'm currently debating aligners vs traditional braces—trying to balance cost and convenience. Good to hear i...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I see your point, but isn't it also about knowing your own limits? I've had braces for almost two years now, and honestly, I've eaten plenty of "off-l...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Smoothies definitely helped me too, but did you find the cold ever bothered your gums? I had to let mine sit a bit before drinking. And yeah, spicy st...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

My dentist didn't specifically recommend mixing fluoride and hydroxyapatite—that was something I decided to experiment with after reading up on it. I'...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Yeah, I've noticed that too—seems like there's no real standard when it comes to consultations. When I had my bone graft done a couple years back, the...

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

Fair point, but isn't it also about personality? My daughter actually does better with distractions every visit. Knowing too many details just ramps u...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Had the same issue myself, sensitivity was pretty rough for a day or two. My dentist explained it similarly—something about the enamel pores opening u...

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

Yeah, I see your point here, but I'm still on the fence. Did your dentist suggest a specific age to start these check-ins? Because mine said around on...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Honestly, I've done both. With my oldest, we waited it out, and everything was fine...but with my younger one, something just felt off after the proce...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've been dealing with sensitive gums forever, and honestly, saltwater rinses do help a lot. But I'm curious—do you find it helps long-term or just te...

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