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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

I totally relate to the “scraping” anxiety. For me, I try to break it down—first, I make sure I brush and floss really well for a week before my appoi...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Totally relate to that—my wallet was already hurting, so I was extra paranoid about anything going wrong. For me, I just rinsed gently with salt water...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

I totally get where you're coming from. My teenager asked about those strips too, and honestly, I had to look up the prices because I was worried abou...

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

I get what you mean about the “smooth” feeling—same here after using one of those repair pastes, though I can’t say it made a huge difference otherwis...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Totally get what you mean about the “present” feeling. Mine’s been in for two years now and I still notice it if I’m chewing something tough or if I’m...

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RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?

I’ve tried both the wax and the putty-type repair kits (the cheap ones from the drugstore), and I totally get what you mean about wax getting gross. W...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My experience was a bit different. Implants sounded great at first, but after the dentist explained the whole process—including bone grafting and heal...

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

We went with laughing gas too, mostly because IV sedation was way pricier and insurance didn't cover much. Honestly, it worked out great—my son was re...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Sticker charts never really clicked with my kids, but turning brushing into a family routine definitely did the trick. We started doing a "brush train...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Honestly, I found rotating brushes a bit rougher at first—felt like they were scrubbing too hard. Ended up switching back to a soft manual brush; chea...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Sneezing was rough for me too, but yawning was my real enemy. Had a molar extracted and an implant put in last year, and every time I felt a yawn comi...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Interesting, I've actually tried both Oral-B and Sonicare sensitive heads, but ended up sticking with a manual toothbrush—mostly because replacement h...

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

I get what you're saying about simplicity, but honestly, sometimes paying a bit more for advanced tech or specialized equipment can really be worth it...

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

I went with laughing gas myself, mostly because it was cheaper and my insurance didn't fully cover IV sedation. Honestly, it wasn't bad—just felt floa...

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

Haha, ice cream is always a solid recovery plan. Honestly, I've done both IV sedation and laughing gas, and if you're budget-conscious like me, laughi...

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