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RE: dental implant vs regular extraction healing - what's easier?
I've had both done - extraction first, healed up, then implant later on another tooth... and also an immediate implant placement. Honestly, recovery-wise, I didn't notice a huge difference between the two. Yeah, same ...
RE: Second time around - does treatment really work better?
Had a similar thing happen - first braces round was fine, but teeth shifted back pretty noticeably after a couple years. Second time, ortho switched me to a bonded retainer. Bit annoying at first, but honestly, teeth hav...
RE: tips for keeping kids chill at the dentist?
That's a good tip actually. Did something similar with my youngest, and it worked pretty well. Also, have you thought about doing a little pretend-play dentist session at home? My son used to freak out every single time ...
RE: my experience bouncing back after wisdom teeth removal
Sounds pretty normal to me. When I had mine out, the first few days were definitely the worst - swelling, soreness, and basically surviving on yogurt and soup. But honestly, even after about a week, I still felt kinda dr...
RE: Natural Toothpastes - Worth the Switch or Just a Trend?
I hear you on the fluoride thing - my dentist pretty much said the same. I tried a natural toothpaste once because a friend swore by it, and honestly, it felt like brushing my teeth with baking soda and mint leaves mashe...