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

Totally agree about the cordless ones being a lifesaver—especially if your bathroom is tiny like mine. I switched to lukewarm water after a few icy sh...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I've used both types too, and honestly, I think the countertop's stronger pressure is a bit overrated. Sure, it's powerful, but I've found that consis...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Had something similar after my implant, but mine was more bitter than salty or metallic. Dentist said it could be related to antibiotics messing with ...

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

That's a good point about polishing. I've had both porcelain and zirconia crowns over the years, and honestly, my zirconia ones have been a total cham...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally agree about getting a second opinion—did that myself after feeling stuck for months, and it was a game changer. Turns out my original ortho wa...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

I remember thinking bananas would be easy too, but somehow they got gummy and stuck everywhere. Weirdly enough, pasta was my safe food—especially mac ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I was skeptical about cordless too, but honestly, the newer models surprised me. Battery life's decent now, and power-wise they're gentler on sensitiv...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Been there, done that... those whitening toothpastes promise miracles, but honestly, they're just not worth the pain. I remember when I got sucked int...

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

Haha, glad you had a good experience with laughing gas. I've actually done both IV sedation and laughing gas for different procedures, and honestly, b...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

I see your point, but honestly, I found diving deeper into some specifics beforehand really boosted my confidence. Knowing exactly what my options wer...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Haha, pancakes don't sound like a bad consolation prize though... But seriously, give yourself a few days and you'll be chomping apples like a pro aga...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

We had the same splashback issue at first, but honestly, using it in the shower was a total game changer for us. Less mess, less stress...and my kids ...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Honestly, I totally get where you're coming from. I've had a fair share of dental work over the years, including implants and bone grafting, and I've ...

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

That's a great point about finding the right combo. It really is about figuring out what clicks with your kid. My daughter was terrified of dentists a...

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

We went through something similar with our daughter, and honestly, the pressure sensors on some electric brushes didn't really help her much—she just ...

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