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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Interesting you mention jaw fatigue after Zoom calls...I experienced something similar after my own extraction. Do you think it's related more to the ...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Interesting...do you think maybe the shape matters less than how you use it? I've seen patients who swear by electric brushes, but others do just fine...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Did your hygienist mention anything about using interdental brushes specifically around implants? I've heard mixed things—some say they're great for i...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

This is exactly why I always encourage patients to speak up if something feels off—even if it's minor. Crowns can be especially tricky because the bit...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Interesting approach...did your kiddo notice the taste difference at all? I've heard mixed things about diluting milk—some parents swear by it, others...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Interesting you mention that—I've seen a lot of patients who plan ahead with smoothies and shakes, only to find out they're not quite ready for them r...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

I hear you on the corn thing—it's funny how braces make us miss the simplest foods. About sensitivity, your dentist's advice sounds spot-on. Usually, ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Have you tried freezing the barley separately and adding it back in after reheating the soup? Wonder if that would help keep the texture from turning ...

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

Interesting you mention that, because I've noticed patients react pretty differently too. When I had my own gum graft done, ice packs were great initi...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Nano-hydroxyapatite is interesting, I've seen some promising studies on it. But do we have enough long-term data yet to know if it's as effective as f...

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

That's great to hear. Curious though, did you specifically ask other parents about how patient the dentist was, or did it just come up naturally in co...

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RE: what if you had to handle dental implant healing on your own?

That's a really important point. I've seen patients who breeze through implant recovery with just ibuprofen, and others who genuinely struggle even wi...

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RE: My dentist's weirdly obsessed with vitamin C and gums

Interesting about the green tea...I've heard similar things, but do you think it's the tea itself or just the fact you're cutting back on coffee (sinc...

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