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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

Honestly, wax is hit or miss for most folks. I’ve seen some people swear by it, but others end up with it stuck to their pillow by morning. I remember...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen so many folks worry about shade matching, especially with zirconia. The solid ones really do hold up...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That “is this a real emergency or just a scary moment” feeling is so familiar. I can’t count how many times parents have come in, still shaky from a t...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Haha, I totally get that garlic bread craving! Reminds me of when I first tried oil pulling with coconut oil—felt like I was swishing around dessert t...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My mom faced a similar dilemma a few years back. She initially went with a bridge because of cost concerns—insurance barely covered implants, so it wo...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Sensitivity can vary quite a bit from person to person, but yeah, cold stuff usually seems to be the main culprit. I've had patients mention smoothies...

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

I hear you on the awkward adjustment period—honestly, it's pretty common. When I first started wearing mine, it felt super weird and bulky. Took me a ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, downtime makes a huge difference. Had a patient once who jumped right back into work the next day and regretted it big time...swelling and disco...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, reading this thread brings back memories of my first run-in with those cleaning tablets. I remember recommending them to patients for years with...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Haha, I totally get that monthly payment anxiety—seen it a lot with patients, and honestly, I've been there myself. When I got braces years ago, I wen...

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

That's a really good point about gentle stretches—I've seen patients benefit from that too, especially once the initial soreness eases up. Everyone's ...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Funny you mention taste changes—I’ve had patients who swore they'd never touch certain foods again after surgery, but a few months later, they're back...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Five days is pretty quick, but honestly, I've seen it happen! Everyone heals differently—I've had patients back to burgers within a week, while others...

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

Totally agree on bananas being a lifesaver—blended smoothies were my go-to too. Weirdly enough, I thought oatmeal would be perfect, but even that felt...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

That's a good point—timing isn't everything. I've had patients who brush religiously right after eating and still get cavities, while others aren't as...

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