melissamartin368
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RE: Natural Toothpastes - Worth the Switch or Just a Trend?
I've thought about trying herbal toothpaste, but does anyone know if they're actually effective against cavities? I'm cautious about switching from something dentist-recommended...
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RE: How do you keep bottles from getting gross over time?
Have you checked the lids closely? I had the same issue and realized the smell was actually coming from the rubber seal inside the cap. Even regular washing didn't help much. Now I soak them in diluted vinegar every week...
RE: My Journey to a Confident Smile With Dental Implants
Did your dentist mention if the CBCT scan is always necessary, or just for certain cases? I'm scheduled for implants soon and now I'm wondering if I should push for the 3D imaging too... feeling a bit uneasy about it all...
RE: Finally overcame my fear of dentists - anyone else managed this?
Totally get what you're saying about feeling like a car at the mechanic... had that exact experience myself. Do you think it helps if the dentist explains every step they're doing, or does that just ramp up your anxiety ...
RE: Finally got my veneers done and feeling way more confident
Did your dentist mention anything about sensitivity afterward? I've heard some people say their teeth felt weirdly sensitive to hot or cold stuff after veneers... kinda worried about that myself.
RE: how often do your kids get fluoride treatments at dentist?
My grandkids get fluoride treatments twice a year, but honestly, I'm not convinced it's making a huge difference. My granddaughter still had two cavities last year, even though my daughter-in-law is pretty strict about b...
RE: Thinking about dentures vs confidence implants, anyone else been there?
I was in your shoes about two years ago - dentist pushing implants, me leaning toward dentures because of cost and simplicity. Honestly, the idea of surgery freaked me out a bit...still does. Ended up going with dentures...
RE: full arch implants vs traditional dentures - anyone have experience?
Did you have much swelling or bruising afterward? I'm considering implants too, but the thought of surgery makes me pretty anxious...just wondering how uncomfortable it really gets during recovery.
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