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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

That’s the question I hear most often—right after “How much is this going to cost me?” Honestly, even in my own house, we’ve had that debate about bab...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

It’s honestly a running joke in my office how some kids seem to get cavities just by looking at a cookie, while others could practically brush with so...

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

Honestly, I’ve seen so many folks who could barely find their toothbrush in the dark and still walk out of checkups with perfect gums. Meanwhile, my o...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I’ve seen a lot of folks go from “what’s the point?” to “why didn’t I start this sooner” after switching to metal scrapers. Light pressure is key, tho...

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RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?

I’ve seen so many kids (and adults, honestly) who just need someone to slow down and explain things. Sometimes I’ll even let a kid “test drive” the su...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

Couldn’t agree more—sometimes I feel like those whitening strips are secretly training us for a chili-pepper-eating contest. Tingling gums, weird tast...

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RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?

That’s the truth—dental wax is basically gold when you’re dealing with a rogue bracket at midnight. I’ve seen folks get pretty inventive, even trying ...

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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

That “tech drama” is real—I’ve seen more than a few parents in my chair venting about charging woes and lost chargers. The Oral-B Junior’s simplicity ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Two years is pretty impressive, honestly. I've seen some kids chew through theirs in just a few months—it's like they're secretly training to be profe...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Savory oatmeal isn't as odd as you'd think—had a patient once who swore by oatmeal with cheese and spinach after oral surgery. Personally, I'd stick t...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Glad to see consistency being highlighted here—it's honestly the unsung hero of aligner treatments. I've seen plenty of patients underestimate how str...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Good point about consistency—I've had patients who tried alternating days and ended up regretting it later. Honestly, cavities are sneaky little thing...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, caramel is definitely a sneaky culprit when it comes to dental mishaps. I've seen more than a few crowns fall victim to those sticky treats. Cur...

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

Totally agree on texture being crucial—patients often say the same thing. Funny enough, I've heard mixed things about garlic powder; some swear by it,...

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