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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

That popcorn kernel curse is real... I busted a crown on a tortilla chip once and felt so ridiculous explaining it at the dentist. I totally hear you ...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

Totally get what you mean about the soup diet—my blender basically became my best friend for a while. Did you end up getting the implant right away, o...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get what you’re saying, but honestly, sometimes it’s not just in our heads. After my last whitening attempt, I felt like the patchiness was all I co...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Totally relate to this. The weird sensations after dental work just mess with your head. I remember thinking every twinge meant something was wrong, b...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yikes, sensitive teeth are no joke...been there myself. Good call switching to dentist-approved stuff—I learned the hard way too that gentler usually ...

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

Haha, same here...mine even ended up halfway across the room once. Honestly, it's frustrating at first, but after a while it just becomes second natur...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Totally get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue... whitening strips made my teeth ache too. Haven't tried oil pulling yet, but honestl...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

I've heard a lot about xylitol gum lately, and I totally get why you're suggesting it. Honestly, I tried it a few months ago when my dentist recommend...

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

Totally get this feeling. I remember after my own surgery, I stocked up on smoothies and yogurt thinking they'd be enough—but by day three, I was desp...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

That's really helpful to know, thanks for sharing your experience! I'm considering professional whitening too, but I'm honestly pretty nervous about t...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Haha, same here! I was skeptical at first because I thought cordless wouldn't be strong enough for my sensitive gums, but honestly it's been a lifesav...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally agree with this. I think friends often mean well and genuinely don't notice the small stuff because they're looking at the overall impression,...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Hmm, that's interesting... I totally get where you're coming from about being cautious with heat, but my dentist actually recommended alternating betw...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Yeah, I heard something similar from my dentist too. Ice packs were definitely my go-to at first, but after a couple days, warmth did help ease some o...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Your mom's flossing trick does sound pretty smart—I might have to borrow that one myself. I've tried floss picks too, and honestly, I had the same fee...

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