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

IV sedation sounds like it went smoothly for you, but honestly, laughing gas might be underrated here. I had IV sedation a few years back, and while i...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally get the wallet pain, haha. Honestly, regular toothpaste is usually fine—my cousin went through the same thing and just stuck with her usual br...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Haha, scrambled eggs were my nemesis too—felt like I was chewing on spongey cardboard. Weird how something normally so easy becomes impossible. I actu...

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

I get the appeal of lukewarm smoothies, but honestly, cold smoothies were a lifesaver for me after surgery. The chill helped numb the soreness way bet...

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

I get why you'd say that, but honestly, I think the anxiety factor can be a bit underestimated. My dentist was great too—super patient, explained ever...

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

Haha, couldn't agree more. Reminds me of my nephew—he was terrified of our dentist's "friendly" clown painting (honestly, who wouldn't be?), but give ...

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

Haha, been there! My first day without braces, I confidently bit straight into a caramel apple—biggest rookie move ever. Felt like my teeth were stagi...

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

I totally get the struggle—kids can be stubborn little creatures, especially when it comes to bedtime routines. But honestly, brushing right after mil...

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

We noticed something similar with our kids—my oldest had zero issues, but my youngest seemed to get cavities just from looking at juice sideways, lol....

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Ugh, popcorn hulls are the absolute worst. I swear they have a personal vendetta against braces wearers. 😂 About floss threaders—I totally ge...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Totally get what you're saying about the alcohol-free mouthwash. I switched a while back too, mostly because that burning sensation always made me fee...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Been there myself, and yeah, eating definitely turns into an Olympic event for a few days, haha. Salt water rinses can actually help quite a bit—just ...

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RE: Finally found something that actually helps my breath stay fresh

TheraBreath and CloSYS are decent for sure, but honestly, I've tried both and neither really blew me away. CloSYS was a bit too neutral for my taste—i...

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RE: how long did your bone graft healing take?

Haha, I totally feel you on driving the dentist nuts—pretty sure mine was ready to block my number at one point. 😅 But seriously, good call on...

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RE: Fluoride Treatment at the Dentist: Quick and Easy or Just Awkward?

Haha, totally agree—fillings are way worse. I remember my first fluoride treatment as a kid, I thought the dentist had accidentally painted glue on my...

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