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RE: Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues

That thing about productivity guilt really hits home. I thought I’d be able to just “power through” and keep up with work, but the combination of swel...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I totally get the paranoia about missing spots—sometimes I’ll floss and still feel like there’s something lurking between my teeth. My dentist suggest...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I totally relate to the food confusion. After my own implant surgery, I basically became a detective—cross-referencing the dentist’s sheet, Google, an...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from dental vs. orthopedic implants?

I get what you mean about hip replacements being a much bigger deal, but honestly, I’m not sure dental implants are always the “easier” route—at least...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

That’s exactly what’s been running through my head lately. I keep wondering if waiting just gives things a chance to heal or if it’s just delaying the...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

That’s honestly my biggest worry—that if I wait, I’ll just end up dealing with more pain and possibly a bigger procedure later. But at the same time, ...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

I’m right there with you about wanting to keep as much of the original tooth as possible. When I had my first root canal, I was honestly shocked at ho...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I’ve wondered about this exact thing. My dentist gave me a whole spiel about “spit, don’t rinse” after brushing, and honestly, it made me super anxiou...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

That’s actually what I’m worried about—how much tooth is really left after a root canal? I keep reading mixed things, and I feel like every dentist ha...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I totally get wanting that fresh breath feeling—sometimes just spitting feels weirdly incomplete. But I’ve actually read that rinsing right after brus...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

I totally relate to that hesitation—I've definitely kept quiet about weird sensations after dental work because I didn’t want to seem dramatic. Last t...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

This thread is making me feel a little less alone, honestly. I’ve been dreading my upcoming wisdom tooth extraction for weeks, and reading everyone’s ...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

I totally get where you’re coming from—my front tooth has a small bonding too, and I worry about the same thing every time I think about whitening. My...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I totally get this. I’m in that weird limbo right now where I keep wondering if waiting is going to make things worse, but the price tag for an implan...

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