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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle—Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?

Honestly, I get so stressed about this stuff too. The dentist told me the same thing about milk—apparently, it’s not just “sugar” sugar, but even the ...

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

Waiting is rough, especially for kids who just want things back to normal. My dentist explained that younger people’s jaws are still changing, so impl...

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

I hear you, but I actually went the other way—paid up front and just kept a small buffer for emergencies. The discount was enough to make me sweat a b...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

I get the “pick your battles” thing, but I honestly wish my parents had been stricter with brushing when I was little. I ended up with a ton of fillin...

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

Totally get your concerns about the dentist-made mouth guards being pricey—I was pretty anxious about it myself when my dentist first brought it up. B...

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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?

We've had similar issues with witch hazel being a bit harsh sometimes, especially on sensitive skin. Mixing it with cucumber water sounds like a smart...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Scrambled eggs were honestly my go-to as well, especially since you can add a little cheese or avocado for extra calories without changing the texture...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Haha, yeah, gotta agree with this. I tried blending mac and cheese after my wisdom teeth came out, thinking it'd be comfort food heaven...big mistake....

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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?

Yeah, peppermint oil can definitely sneak up on you—I had a batch once that was way too intense, felt like I'd brushed my teeth ten times in a row. If...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've wondered the same thing about xylitol content. From what I've read, studies suggest you need around 1 gram of xylitol per piece of gum and chew i...

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

I totally get the anxiety about root canals...had my first one last year and honestly, the anticipation was way worse than the actual procedure. The d...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

I get what you're saying about trying to chill out, but honestly, it's easier said than done, especially when you're the one feeling the pain. As some...

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

Totally agree with this. I've noticed that explaining step-by-step what's going to happen at the dentist beforehand helps ease my anxiety too, not jus...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I totally get this. Had my first filling done recently and was super anxious about every little ache afterward. Kept googling symptoms (bad idea, btw....

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

That's great you found someone good in an emergency, but personally I wouldn't rely solely on a dentist's attitude. I'd also check their experience, c...

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