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RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?

- When I got my estimate, it was just a printout with numbers—no real talk about what “extras” might pop up. - Didn’t know about the bone graft poss...

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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

- I’m just starting out with braces and honestly the cleaning part was what freaked me out most at first. I was picturing myself in the bathroom for l...

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RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?

- My kids actually got their sealants a couple years apart, so I noticed some differences. - The dentist’s office was super thorough—lots of rinsing, ...

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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

This is exactly what I’m worried about. I’m still on the fence about getting braces and the cleaning part sounds like a whole new level of commitment....

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RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?

Haha, seriously, it feels like gargling the ocean. I still do it sometimes out of habit, but I can’t say I look forward to it. I get what you mean abo...

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RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure

- Totally get the paranoia about every bite—my first crown redo made me super cautious, too. - I stuck to room temp smoothies and broths for like a ...

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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

Totally get what you mean about the last trays. - I’m on tray 7 out of 14, so not at the “tweak” stage yet, but already feeling like things are slo...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

- Totally relate to the weird clove aftertaste... I kept thinking it was something I ate, not the dressing. - For me, it stuck around longer when I tr...

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RE: Getting my bite back on track: anyone else with a weird jaw journey?

- Totally get what you mean about the nightguard feeling like it’s shifting things around. Some nights I’m convinced my bite is different, but then it...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

- Totally agree about xylitol gum. It’s like, —same here. - I actually like cinnamon flavor sometimes. Not sure if it helps more, but it’s way less ...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

- Totally get the disappearing brush head thing... I keep finding them in weird places (one turned up in the LEGO bin last week?). - We tried electric...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

- Totally get what you mean about the “banana threshold”—I’m always worried my bridge will crack on something random like toast. - Seven years is ac...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Tablets seem to get a lot of love, but I’m not totally convinced they’re always the best for every kid. A few things I’ve noticed with my brother’s pa...

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

- That peanut butter smell… I totally get it. My little brother once tried to “sanitize” his mouthguard with orange soda. - Agree, simple is best—ju...

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

- Totally get where you’re coming from—my teeth felt zingy for hours after my first try. - I figured brushing right before would help too… guess not...

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