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

I totally get your concern. My kiddo had nitrous for a filling, and while it did wear off pretty quick, she was still kind of spacey for a few hours—l...

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RE: Finger brush vs. baby toothbrush for first teeth—what worked for you?

Totally relate to this. I remember feeling so stressed about whether I was doing it “right” when we first started. I used the finger brush for a bit t...

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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

I totally relate to this—my anxiety brain always goes straight to “what if something gets stuck and I don’t notice?” It’s reassuring hearing your dent...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Memory foam pillows never really worked for me tbh... always felt like my head was sinking into quicksand or something. Ended up sticking with a super...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Yeah, routines definitely help some kids, but honestly, too much detail used to make me anxious as a kid. Even now, with braces adjustments, knowing e...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I've never tried rubbing alcohol before... honestly, I'm always a bit nervous it'll ruin the fabric or something. Usually, I stick to gentle detergent...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, I feel this. When I first got braces, I legit thought something was wrong because my teeth felt loose and weirdly sensitive—no one mentioned tha...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, I totally get the anxiety thing. I went to a dental school for braces too, and while it saved money, those super long appointments and constant ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Mashed potatoes were my go-to as well. I'd add scrambled eggs to the list too—just make sure they're cooled down first. I know it sounds gross, but lu...

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

Haha, scrambled eggs were my hero too. I was super cautious like you—kept chewing on one side for weeks. Even now, months later, I still pause before ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Yeah, same here... I always wonder if I'm overdoing it or not doing enough. Last time I waited, things got worse, so now I lean toward just getting st...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, I totally relate to this. When I first switched from regular flossing to a water flosser (because of braces), my gums felt kinda weird and sensi...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I've noticed something similar actually. I started vaping casually about two years ago, mostly just socially at first, but then it became a daily habi...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Savory soups were honestly a lifesaver for me—way more satisfying than sweet smoothies after a while. Avocado blended pretty smoothly, but hummus got ...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I dunno, flavored toothpaste and singing brushes never really worked for me either. Honestly, the hydroxyapatite thing sounds interesting but I'd prob...

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