hannahr36
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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

This is reassuring to hear, because I've been feeling pretty anxious about the whole thing. I've stocked up on yogurt and smoothies, but now I'm secon...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've actually tried the sugar-free whitening gum trick myself, and surprisingly, it did seem to help a bit overnight. I was skeptical at first too—fel...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

I totally get your anxiety about waiting overnight. Teeth issues can be tricky because sometimes the real damage isn't immediately obvious. When I chi...

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

I agree oatmeal and smoothies are generally safe, but honestly, even oatmeal was a bit tricky for me at first. The texture felt gritty and uncomfortab...

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

I've had similar concerns myself, especially since I'm prone to overthinking these things... But after chatting with my dentist, it seems the fluoride...

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

We ended up waiting until our son was about 18 months for his first dentist visit, mainly because our pediatrician said it was fine to wait until he h...

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

I think you're onto something here. We took our son around 12 months, and honestly, I was pretty anxious about it. But the dentist explained that thes...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

We had a similar experience. Initially, I thought smoothies would be great, but the cold was definitely uncomfortable at first. Like you mentioned: ...

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RE: wrist braces at night—splint style or compression sleeve?

I've actually been dealing with something similar lately, and I totally get what you're saying about the rigid splints being bulky. I tried one for a ...

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RE: metal vs ceramic braces—which one's better for younger kids?

We went through something similar last year with our 10-year-old, and honestly, I think the staining/chipping concerns about ceramic braces might be a...

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RE: Quick Poll: Do You Use Dental Sealants to Keep Cavities Away?

I've actually been thinking about getting sealants myself, but I'm a bit nervous since I've never had them before. My dentist mentioned they're pretty...

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RE: Tried those teeth whitening pens—here's something odd I learned

I get why that might seem a bit off-putting at first, but honestly, urea is pretty common in skincare and dental products. It's actually great at mois...

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RE: Teeth Whitening Spots Worth the Hype or Just a Waste of Cash?

I totally get your hesitation—honestly, I felt the same way before my first professional whitening. But I went to a reputable dental clinic (not one o...

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RE: Wisdom Teeth Nightmare: Local Anesthetic or Knocked Out Completely?

I'm scheduled to have mine out next week and opted for local anesthetic after talking it over with my dentist. Honestly, I was pretty nervous at first...

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