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

Totally get what you're saying about porcelain feeling more natural... zirconia can sometimes feel a bit like having a tiny rock in your mouth, lol. B...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Wax was helpful for us too, but honestly, my son hated how fiddly it was—especially when he had to reapply it at school. We ended up trying silicone b...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, been there—cold water shock is no joke. Lukewarm definitely helps ease sensitivity. Ever tried a fluoride rinse afterward? It saved me after my ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I get what you're saying, but honestly, I've had pretty decent luck with the mid-range boil-and-bite ones. Trick is to follow the instructions careful...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, totally agree with this. Last time I got mine done, the dentist used a milder gel and did shorter sessions—way less sensitivity afterward. Somet...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Oof, ice cream right after whitening? That's some bravery right there... or maybe just madness, lol. I usually stick to room-temp stuff for a day or t...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Haha, couldn't have said it better myself. I was pretty chill about follow-ups at first—thought retainers were like a "set it and forget it" kinda dea...

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

Haha, I felt this on a spiritual level. When I first switched to electric, I swear I spent the first week flinching every time the brush touched my te...

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

Frozen peas are a classic move, but I upgraded to frozen corn—feels fancier somehow, lol. Seriously though, you're spot on about taking it slow. Day 3...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

My dentist didn't suggest anything specific either, but I stumbled onto a sensitivity toothpaste by accident (grabbed the wrong tube at CVS lol). Surp...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Totally relate on the heat packs thing... I tried them once and my face blew up like a chipmunk, not my best look lol. Cold drinks helped me too, espe...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Haha, totally relate to this! When I got my veneers, I thought my dentist was just being overly cautious with the follow-ups. First visit, everything ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Ugh, melted ice cream soup is exactly how I'd describe it too—except mine tasted more like lukewarm protein powder sadness. ISO100 was decent, but hon...

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

Had a similar experience with my son last year—he chipped a tooth on the playground (kids, right?). At first, I thought it wasn't a big deal, but then...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, blended pizza soup sounds like peak desperation mode... been there. Honestly, mac and cheese was a trap for me too—thought it'd be easy, but nop...

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