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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally agree—hearing it straight from the dentist hits different. My son rolled his eyes when I warned him about DIY braces, but after our dentist sh...

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

I totally get where you're coming from. I had a similar dilemma last year when I needed a wisdom tooth out. Nitrous alone never quite did it for me ei...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I had a similar dull ache for almost three weeks after mine... dentist said it was pretty normal. As for heat, I waited until the swelling was complet...

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

Yeah, totally agree—ignoring teeth grinding is just asking for trouble down the road. My dentist suggested a night guard too, but I'm still on the fen...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, recovery really does vary a ton. I agree with the saltwater rinses—those were a lifesaver for me too. But if you're feeling unsure, there's no h...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Haha, exactly my experience! Honestly, I think it's mostly marketing hype. My dentist actually warned me off charcoal toothpaste—said it can be abrasi...

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

Totally agree about having a cushion set aside for emergencies—it really does ease the stress. We went the monthly payment route for my daughter's bra...

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

Haha, totally get you on that. When I switched to electric, I fell into the trap of buying one of those fancy ones with Bluetooth and an app... used i...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

This is spot-on advice. We tried going cold turkey at first, and it was a disaster—lots of tears and sleepless nights. But once we slowed down and mad...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I totally get the logic behind stashing adhesive everywhere, but honestly, isn't that a bit much? I mean, sure, being prepared is great, but carrying ...

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

Totally agree about the baking soda—it's gentle and effective without leaving any funky taste behind. Vinegar's smell just sticks around too long for ...

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

Totally agree about the tech vs. personality thing. We had a dentist before who had all the latest gadgets—screens on the ceiling, fancy chairs, you n...

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RE: would you go through with dental implants if bone grafting was involved?

I totally see where you're coming from, and it's great to hear it worked out well for you. But honestly, I'm still on the fence about implants with bo...

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RE: How to pick the right toothpaste without losing your mind

You're definitely covering the essentials, but have you thought about sensitivity? I ignored that for years until cold drinks started feeling like tor...

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