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RE: How I prepped for dental implant sedation and what actually worked

Hand warmers are a game changer, right? I’ve seen folks get so anxious before sedation that their hands are ice cold. I actually started keeping a sta...

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RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?

I get what you mean about not feeling any difference with vitamin D. Honestly, most folks don’t notice a dramatic change—like you said, it’s more of a...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard folks joke about living off mashed potatoes after getting new dentures. Honestly, that slow and steady ap...

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RE: Custom Teeth Whitening Trays: Did You Know They’re Reusable?

That banana story reminds me of the time a patient brought in trays that smelled suspiciously like peanut butter. Apparently, their teen thought it’d ...

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RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground—what now?

It really does sound odd, right? I’ve seen parents freeze up at the playground, trying to remember what they read online. One dad tried to clean his k...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

Yeah, I’ve seen those ads too—almost got sucked in by the promise of a “dentist-clean” at home. Honestly, I get why people want to try them, especiall...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

I totally get the sticker shock—those follow-ups can add up fast. I’ve seen a lot of folks surprised when insurance doesn’t kick in for every post-imp...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Teeth really do have a flair for the dramatic, don’t they? I’ve seen so many folks come in convinced something is seriously wrong after using whitenin...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Totally get where you’re coming from—those first few nights with a new guard are rough. I remember trying to talk with mine in and my partner just bur...

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RE: How do you cope with the ouch factor after gum surgery?

Metallic taste after surgery is such a weird thing, right? I’ve heard a lot of people mention it, and honestly, even as someone who’s seen a ton of th...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

Typing out questions on your phone is honestly such a smart move. I see so many folks come in and then totally blank once they’re in the chair—it’s wa...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

That “raincoat” feeling made me laugh—been there, seen that. I’ve watched so many folks come in convinced water flossers are just a recipe for a soake...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

Leaving the toothpaste on after brushing is one of those things that feels a bit weird at first, but you really do get used to it. When I had braces, ...

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

That numb, rubbery feeling is so weird, isn’t it? I’ve seen a lot of people get frustrated with those rinses—they promise pain relief but trade it for...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

I totally get where you’re coming from—after my own gum graft a couple years back, I remember being super paranoid about every little thing. Even some...

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