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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I totally get the confusion with the instructions—felt like I needed a translator at one point. My surgeon said “no rinsing for 24 hours” but the nurs...

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RE: What would you do if you ran out of denture cleaner on a trip?

I totally get what you mean about missing that “just soaked” clean feeling. I’ve been in that spot—once I had to use plain water and my toothbrush for...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I totally get what you mean about the stress. I used to panic over every little spot or chip, but after a few false alarms, I started taking a breath ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, that's exactly how it felt for me too. After my extraction, I kept feeling like my teeth were shifting around—drove me nuts for weeks. Once the ...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Haha, I totally get it. Funny thing is, I used to be exactly like that—didn't wanna hear a peep about what they'd do. But after a not-so-great dental ...

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

I felt the same way about monthly payments. When I first started, the upfront cost made me hesitate, but breaking it down monthly made braces feel doa...

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

I get what you're saying, but honestly, even my custom guard took a while to feel right. At first, it still felt kinda bulky and weird...took me a goo...

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

My dentist recommended IV sedation for my extraction a while back, and honestly, it was great. I'm not needle-phobic myself, but they numbed the area ...

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

Totally agree about the molding issue. Took me a couple tries too—first one felt like I was chewing on plastic all night, lol. But once I got it right...

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

I went through something similar...ignored my grinding for years thinking it wasn't a big deal. Then one day, cracked a molar eating popcorn of all th...

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

Haha, your "tiny jackhammer" description is spot-on. I remember my first electric toothbrush experience vividly—I was so startled by the vibrations th...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

We took our son around 7 months, right after his first tooth popped through. Honestly, I was a bit nervous he'd freak out, but he surprised us by bein...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

You're definitely not alone on this one. Regular floss always felt harsh to me too, especially when my gums were sensitive. I switched to waxed floss ...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Totally relate to the crunchy food weirdness. I remember being super excited to bite into an apple again, but when I finally did, it felt like my teet...

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

Haha, been there myself! Reminds me of when I bit into an apple at the airport—thought it was safe, but nope. Spent boarding time scrambling for adhes...

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