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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Totally relate to the “clean” feeling thing. I see people swear by water flossers, but honestly, I’ve always been a bit anxious about switching up my ...

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RE: Consistent cleanings: worth the hassle?

I totally get where you’re coming from—braces seriously turn brushing and flossing into a whole production. I see a lot of people struggle with the sa...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I totally get what you mean about those whitening kits. I’ve seen so many people come in after trying them, and honestly, that “zapped by lightning” f...

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

I totally get what you mean about worrying for the opposing teeth. I’ve seen a few folks come in thinking zirconia means they’re set for life, but the...

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

Haha, true... though honestly, even as someone who works in dentistry, I still get anxious myself. Laughing gas is usually enough for me, but IV sedat...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, UV whitening can be great for quick results, but honestly, I've seen a few patients whose sensitivity lasted longer than just a day or two... so...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Alternating fluoride and fluoride-free gels sounds pretty interesting, actually. I've had a few patients mention doing something similar, and it seems...

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

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who got stuck in that loop. Honestly, even as someone who deals with dental stuff every day, I still found myself obse...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, sugary stuff can be tricky—I've seen patients have similar reactions. You're definitely on the right track with yogurt and broth. Just keep taki...

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

I think it's a bit of both, honestly. Some dentists are pretty good at picking up subtle signs—like if you're clenching your hands or avoiding eye con...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, I totally get that... even as adults, we sometimes underestimate how much little comments can stick. I had a dental procedure go slightly off on...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

I totally get the anxiety—honestly, even as someone in the dental field, I was nervous about my own kid's first visit. It's true that early visits are...

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

Same here, battery life definitely drops off after a year or two. I've heard it's better not to let it drain completely before charging, but honestly,...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Have you tried going flavorless? I know it sounds kinda boring, but honestly, sometimes the flavored ones have additives that can leave that weird aft...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

My dentist actually suggested headphones once too, and I gave it a shot. Honestly, I had mixed feelings about it. On one hand, it was nice to drown ou...

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