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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I totally get you on the bending over thing... I swear, the minute my dentist said "no heavy lifting or bending," suddenly everything I dropped was su...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

I get the bonding thing, but honestly, some kids just aren't into it no matter what. My grandkids picked out their own flossers—had the superhero ones...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I feel you on the fruity toothpaste hesitation... I switched to a strawberry one a while back, and honestly, it took a few days before my gums felt no...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

I totally get where you're coming from—I still feel a bit anxious about flossing around dental work, even now as an older adult. Flavored floss might ...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I totally get your hesitation about the cost—I was in the same boat. Tried one of those cheaper drugstore guards first, and honestly, it wasn't great....

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've tried alternating mine before, and honestly, I'm not sure it really helped much. I thought switching them out would extend their life, but it see...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I had the same issue, whitening toothpastes always made my teeth feel like they were vibrating—super uncomfortable. Tried a few gentler brands labeled...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Yeah, I've been hesitant about acupuncture too... needles make me kinda nervous, even if they're tiny. Meditation helped a bit for me as well, but my ...

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

I've noticed something similar myself, actually. A while back, my dentist recommended a toothpaste specifically for sensitive teeth, and at first it f...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Yeah, I totally see your point, but honestly, I'd rather err on the side of caution. A dentist once told me a tooth was "borderline," so we decided to...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Yeah, oatmeal was a no-go for me too—those sneaky little bits just cling everywhere. I ended up relying heavily on mashed potatoes and smoothies. Also...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried strawberries too, but honestly, didn't see much difference either. Maybe it's just me being overly cautious (or anxious, lol), but I always...

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

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who zones out mid-brush. I swear sometimes I spend a full minute on one side before realizing I've totally neglected t...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I feel you on the patience thing, honestly. When I had my crowns done, I was convinced I'd made a massive mistake at first. They felt so foreign and u...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I get what you're saying, but honestly, I tend to wait a bit longer before rushing back. I've had dental anxiety forever, so I'm always hoping things ...

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