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

Interesting—did you notice any stinging with the lanolin at first? I’ve had a few patients mention it feels weird before it gets soothing. Also, curio...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

That’s really interesting—do you remember if your dentist mentioned how long to stick with the salt water or alcohol-free rinses? I’ve seen patients h...

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RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain—DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?

I get it—saltwater rinses and over-the-counter stuff can only do so much. Did you notice if the pain was constant or more like a throbbing that came a...

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

I’ve seen so many people swear by water flossers, but I still wonder—have you ever compared the gunk that comes out after using both? I tried water fl...

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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

That’s interesting—my ortho told me something similar about Hawley retainers. I wore one after braces and noticed my bite felt more comfortable after ...

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RE: Why does every dental visit with my kid turn into a meltdown?

That’s interesting about over-explaining—do you think it’s more about the details themselves, or the way they’re delivered? I’ve seen some kids get mo...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

That “rug pulled out” feeling is just too real. I’ve seen it a lot with folks in assisted living too—one day things seem under control, and then sudde...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

This hits home. I always wonder, why do some folks in healthcare brush off questions like they’re a nuisance? It’s your mouth, your body—you should ne...

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RE: GETTING FLOSS BETWEEN SUPER-CROWDED TEETH WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Have you tried those super-thin, shred-resistant flosses? I get the anxiety about snapping floss—seen plenty of patients freak out over that. But hone...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

That warm water trick is interesting—do you notice it makes the acrylic more flexible, or is it just a comfort thing for you? I get patients asking ab...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

That’s a really good question and honestly, not enough people ask it. Bleeding gums with new braces is super common—your gums are getting poked in pla...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

Curious—did you notice any difference in gum swelling when you used the water flosser, or was it just a hassle? Sometimes people see less irritation, ...

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

Those little brushes really do get into spots regular floss just can’t touch, right? I’ve seen a lot of parents surprised by how much gunk they pull o...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

I’ve actually had patients come in with that same complaint—crown feels “off” but their previous dentist swore it was perfect. Honestly, sometimes it’...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Can definitely relate to the countertop struggle—those things are huge, but you just can’t beat the water capacity, especially if you’ve got braces or...

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