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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, both were way easier than I expected. IV sedation is definitely deeper ...
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 were helped me feel more in control...guess everyone's different though.
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 again. I remember thinking popcorn would be my first braces-free snack - ...
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 actually started flossing regularly without me nagging. Worth a shot i...
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 learned the hard way that communication is everything. At first, I use...
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 at first, too - she'd literally cling to me the whole time in the waiti...
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 ignored the lights. What actually worked better was getting a brush ...
RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?
That's a really good point about checking for early payoff penalties. I remember when I got my braces, the orthodontist's office was pretty flexible about payments - no extra fees if I wanted to pay off early - but I've ...