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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've had both laser whitening and the trays, and honestly, the laser method seemed way harsher on my teeth. The sensitivity afterward was pretty inten...

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

Honestly, I wish I could say yes, but for me it's still a nightly struggle. Even after months, it feels awkward and disrupts my sleep...maybe I'm just...

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

Did you ever try oatmeal or cream of wheat? I found those easier than soups because they don't have that weird coating feeling you mentioned. But yeah...

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

Did scrambled eggs really help? For me, eggs were tricky—bits always seemed to get stuck or irritated sensitive spots. Weirdly, oatmeal was my lifesav...

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

I feel you on the cordless anxiety. Does anyone else worry about battery life constantly? I tried a cordless one briefly, and every time I used it, I ...

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

Regular pillows were okay for me too, but did you find yourself waking up more often to adjust them? I kept worrying I'd accidentally roll onto my sur...

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

Are you sure about that? I ignored a tiny crack once, thinking it was nothing serious... ended up needing a crown later. Maybe I'm overly cautious, bu...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've never tried toothpaste on walls either, but I did once use it to polish up some tarnished silver jewelry. Worked pretty well, but I got nervous h...

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

Glad you mentioned this—I used to skip flossing a lot too, mostly because regular floss hurt my gums. Does the cordless one have adjustable pressure s...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

I totally get your anxiety about sedation, especially with kids. Have you asked your dentist specifically about the sedation methods they use? Some de...

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

Did your dentist mention anything about cavities? I've always been anxious about dental stuff myself...my grandson didn't go till he was almost three,...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Haha, totally get this...I remember catching my grandson squeezing half the tube onto his brush once. Do you ever wonder if the fruity flavors encoura...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Yeah, switching from ice to heat was definitely a bit stressful for me too. I kept wondering if I was doing it too soon or too late—like, is this gonn...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Have you tried using a water flosser instead? I used to struggle with floss picks too—felt like I was gonna pop a bracket off every time. Water flosse...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Did roasted veggies blend smoothly enough for you? I tried blending carrots once and ended up with tiny bits that irritated my throat—made me nervous ...

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