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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house
I get where you’re coming from - insurance barely covers the basics, and it’s tempting to skip a cleaning when you’re brushing and flossing religiously. There’s actually some science behind the six-month thing, though it...
RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?
It’s interesting how inconsistent the reactions are. I’ve noticed with some patients, even low-peroxide strips can trigger sensitivity, while others tolerate them just fine. Did your dentist mention anything about using ...
RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis - ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?
I get where you’re coming from - sometimes dental pain just feels nuclear, but it’s not always a five-alarm fire. I’ve had a toothache that felt like someone was drilling into my jaw, but it was “just” a cracked filling....