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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m at day 12 and my stitches are still hanging on too—thought they’d be gone by now. That weird taste is maki...

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

Totally get what you mean about the mess—charcoal toothpaste stressed me out for the same reason. I kept worrying I’d stain my towels or miss a spot c...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. The idea of not remembering anything with IV sedation makes me uneasy too. I’ve only tried laughing gas so far...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

I get the comfort item thing, but honestly, I’m not sure it would’ve helped me. When I had my extraction, I brought a hoodie and ended up just getting...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've been curious about oil pulling too, but honestly the thought of swishing coconut oil around for 20 minutes makes me gag a little, lol. A friend o...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Ugh, I feel you on the timeline thing... my "18-month" braces are creeping up on three years now. I did ask about elastics, but my ortho seemed hesita...

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

Hydrogen peroxide sounds effective, but I'm always worried about accidentally bleaching my clothes. Do you think baking soda paste could work too? I'v...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Yeah, that's my issue right now... monthly payments sound manageable, but the idea of owing money every month stresses me out. Leaning towards saving ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I was super cautious too, pasta seemed way too ambitious at first. I stuck with soups and smoothies for almost a week—probably longer than necessary, ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine warped slightly too when I tried hot water once, so you're definitely not alone. I think some mouthguards are just more sensitive to heat than ot...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Charcoal was rough for me too, made my gums feel raw and uncomfortable. Tried oil pulling a couple times, but honestly couldn't handle the texture of ...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Frozen grapes sound interesting, but I'd worry about sensitivity...my teeth are already touchy enough after surgery. Gel packs have been my go-to as w...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

I dunno... my dentist specifically warned me against heat in the first few days because it could increase swelling. Ice was miserable for me too, but ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. I'm actually considering a second opinion right now—heard good things about a pediatric dentist nearby, but still ne...

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

I've been having similar issues lately, and honestly, the saltwater rinse just made things worse for me. Felt like it irritated my gums even more, no ...

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