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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

The “extras” are what make me feel the most lost, honestly. Every time I go in, there’s a new thing—special rinse, new kind of floss, fluoride trays (...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

That’s exactly what happened to me—my first time boiling jars, I just dumped them straight from the pot onto a towel and one split almost right away. ...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

I had the same question after my root tip surgery last month. Dentist gave me this fancy blue rinse—Chlorhex-something?—and it tasted like a swimming ...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

That’s honestly what I’m worried about. I lost a molar last month and keep going back and forth about whether I should just get the implant done now o...

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

I totally get this. I kept a whole note on my phone after my extraction, and honestly, it was mostly just me panicking over every tiny twinge or color...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

That’s actually kind of reassuring to hear, in a weird way. I just got my braces on a couple weeks ago and I keep second-guessing every little twinge ...

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

I’m right there with you on the “chewing with a boulder” vibe. I just got my first crown (zirconia) last month and, honestly, it feels like I could bi...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I keep wondering the same thing. Got my bridge about four months ago and it’s just… always there, you know? Like, I’m not in pain or anything, but eve...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Salt water rinses were a total bust for me too. I remember trying them after my dentist recommended it, and honestly, it felt like my gums were stagin...

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

Honestly, I totally get your point about unexpected stuff popping up, but monthly payments make me kinda nervous too. Like, what if something happens ...

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

We went pretty early, right around my daughter's first birthday... and honestly, I was super anxious about it too. It felt kinda weird because she bar...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

I totally get the peppermint oil struggle, haha. My first attempt at lavender oil turned into something that smelled more like burnt grass than relaxi...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

That's interesting about your nephew...makes me wonder if distraction techniques could help adults too. I've got my first dental appointment coming up...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. I remember one night before a friend's wedding, I panicked and tried one of those baking soda and lemon juice ...

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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 been wondering about this too... my dentist mentioned something similar last week, and honestly, it kinda freaked me out. Might try easing off a ...

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