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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I've had zirconia crowns for a few years now, and honestly, staining hasn't been an issue at all—even with my daily coffee habit. But I will say, they...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, exactly this. I remember my orthodontist casually mentioning "minor adjustments," which apparently meant another six months. Hang tight though, ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

We tried one of those musical toothbrushes a while back—honestly, the novelty wore off pretty quickly. At first, my son loved brushing along to the tu...

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

I've tried those pharmacy gels before, and honestly they're way milder than clove oil—no drool fest, thankfully. Just apply a tiny bit directly on the...

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

Totally get where you're coming from—clarity beats sugarcoating any day. Had a dentist once who tried too hard to soften things, ended up feeling like...

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

Couldn't agree more with this. I've had my fair share of dental procedures (unfortunately!), and I've noticed the best dentists are those who can adap...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally agree about the pillow stacking—felt like I was building some kind of medieval fortress around my head, but hey, it worked. As for antiseptic ...

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

Funny you mention that—I spent weeks worrying about fluoride, then realized my toothpaste had microbeads. Tiny plastic bits stuck in my gums? No thank...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, the toast temptation is real—I made the mistake of thinking a cracker would be harmless around day four. Big mistake. Felt like chewing gravel, ...

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

Nighttime bottles definitely play a big role—especially if your kiddo falls asleep with milk or juice pooling around their teeth. But honestly, daytim...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

You're definitely onto something there—enamel toothpaste does more than just ease sensitivity; it actually helps remineralize and strengthen weakened ...

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

Totally get where you're coming from—monthly payments can feel like playing financial Jenga, one wrong move and the whole thing collapses. I've done b...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Yeah, I underestimated the jaw soreness too—felt like I'd been chewing gum nonstop for a week. Tried pizza crust around day 7...big mistake. Warm comp...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Good call on the alcohol-free mouthwash. I had a similar issue, and switching definitely helped me too. But another thing I noticed was my toothbrush—...

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RE: Dental Dilemma: Fixed Dentures or Individual Implants?

I went through a similar dilemma myself and ended up choosing individual implants. Honestly, I joked with my dentist that I was basically buying a sma...

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