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RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I remember being so nervous about doing anything “wrong” after my implant. My oral surgeon also warned against...

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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)

The “squeaky” feeling is so real—it’s like, is it super clean or just stripped of something important? I’m always worried about overdoing it with the ...

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RE: Electric vs manual toothbrush after a root canal—what’s worked for you?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I couldn’t shake the anxiety about using my electric brush after my root canal. Even though people say i...

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RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks

Mixing flavors is genius—wish I’d thought of that when I was a kid. I still remember gagging over “spicy” toothpaste and honestly, it’s not much bette...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

That’s exactly how I felt—like, am I paying for a tooth or a down payment? I always brace myself for the cost, even with insurance, because it never s...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I’m with you on the prescription rinse. I tried to stick with saltwater at first because everyone says it’s “natural” and all that, but honestly, I wa...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I totally get the anxiety about not cleaning well enough—every time I used that syringe, I was convinced I was either being too rough or too gentle. H...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I’m with you on the saltwater thing. After my wisdom teeth came out, I was so freaked out about getting an infection that I rinsed way more than they ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I get nervous about overdoing it too, honestly. I’m always worried I’ll scrape too hard and mess up my tongue somehow, but then if I go easy it feels ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I completely get what you mean about overthinking every little thing after implant surgery. Honestly, I thought I was the only one obsessively checkin...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

Honestly, I’m a bit torn on all the new tech stuff. On one hand, digital scans are way better than those awful goopy impressions (gag reflex central),...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

I get what you mean about the salt water rinse, but honestly, I’ve always been a little skeptical about overdoing it. My dentist actually warned me th...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m always the one who rushes to the dentist, even if it’s just a tiny chip or a weird pain that lasts five mi...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m still a little on the fence about zirconia for front teeth. I have one on a molar, and yeah, the durability is...

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

I've definitely experienced sensitivity from whitening strips—nothing unbearable, but enough to make me cautious. It usually fades after a day or two,...

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