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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, that's a perfect comparison. I usually try to stretch mine a bit longer (budget reasons, you know...), but you're totally right about microscopi...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

My dentist did mention a discount upfront, and it was actually pretty tempting because it would have saved me around 10-15% overall. But I totally get...

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

Totally get where you're coming from—IV sedation sounds amazing for anxiety. I went with laughing gas purely for budget reasons, and while it wasn't p...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine usually lasts around two years too, but honestly, I'd be a bit cautious about waiting until it feels off. Tiny cracks might seem harmless at firs...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, popcorn loyalty—love that phrase! Honestly, you're onto something there. Adults definitely have more baggage when it comes to habits, and orthod...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

I totally get the hesitation about sugary stuff—I was worried too, especially since my dentist warned me about irritation. But honestly, I couldn't re...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

That's actually a pretty clever combo—nutritious and gentle on sensitive teeth. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I relied heavily on warm oatmeal blend...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I totally get the lightning storm analogy, haha...been there myself. Honestly, I found that using a fluoride rinse afterward helped calm things down w...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Great tips here, especially the hydration reminder. When I had mine done, I was on a tight budget and didn't want to spend extra money on special mout...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

My daughter struggled with the covers at first too. It was pretty frustrating for her, especially since she was already feeling self-conscious about t...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

We had a similar experience with my son. Regular dentists were always stressful—he'd tense up and refuse to open his mouth, even though the dentist wa...

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

Haha, yes! My dog once turned my custom mouthguard into an expensive chew toy overnight. I think you're onto something with the saliva scent theory—do...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Our dentist hasn't tried puppets or stuffed animals yet, but I really like the idea of letting them pick music. My daughter always seems calmer when s...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Totally get that anxiety—it's like picking between two stressful options, honestly. I ended up paying upfront, but then my car broke down a month late...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Yeah, that's exactly how it went for me too. At first, I was super anxious about adding another monthly expense—felt like every dollar mattered (still...

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