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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I went with nitrous for a pretty deep extraction to save some cash, and honestly, it was fine. Felt pressure but no real pain. If you're budget-consci...

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

I feel this... had a similar experience myself. My dentist recommended aligners too, but the price tag made me hesitate. Ended up shopping around and ...

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

Haha, whale sounds? I admire your bravery—I think I'd have been more anxious hearing mysterious ocean noises right before surgery. Personally, podcast...

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

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, sometimes those tiny shifts aren't worth stressing over—or spending big bucks on. A few years back, my d...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've given activated charcoal toothpaste a shot myself, mostly because it was on sale and curiosity got the better of me. Honestly, I did notice some ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

IV sedation was honestly a breeze for me—felt a bit fuzzy afterward, but nothing too weird. Just make sure someone drives you home and maybe plan a ch...

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

Totally agree with you on the excitement factor. My daughter went through a similar phase around 8 or 9, and at first, I brushed it off thinking she'd...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Funny you mention that—I had a similar experience with my mom. She was super skeptical about electric brushes, mostly because of the noise and vibrati...

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

Totally agree, pressing too hard is a rookie mistake—I did the same thing at first and ended up with sore gums for days. One thing that helped me was ...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Haha, totally relate to this! Took me weeks to get the hang of it without flooding the sink. Have you tried using it in the shower instead? Less clean...

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

Monthly payments were definitely the way to go for us too. Honestly, I think it's smart you went directly through your orthodontist—those outside fina...

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

Haha, same here—I was so paranoid about chewing anything crunchy or sharp-edged. I practically lived on mashed potatoes and smoothies for weeks. Hones...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

We had a similar experience—tried a fancy pediatric place first, but honestly, the dentist seemed rushed and impatient. Switched to a smaller office b...

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

Spinach in yogurt actually sounds pretty good—never thought I'd say that, haha. Miso soup was my go-to as well, cheap and comforting. Another budget-f...

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