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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, the dust adding flavor made me chuckle... honestly though, if it's working for you and you're not noticing any issues, you're probably fine. I t...

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

I completely agree with you on this point. I've seen nitrous oxide work wonders for patients dealing primarily with anxiety. IV sedation is effective,...

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

I feel you on the refill hassle—it's definitely one of those little chores that can get tedious. But honestly, sticking with cordless sounds like the ...

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

Monthly payments definitely ease the initial stress, but sometimes clinics offer decent discounts if you pay upfront. Might be worth crunching numbers...

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

That's so true—pain management is rarely one-size-fits-all. Guided meditation helped me personally after my own dental procedure, especially combined ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally get what you mean about the jackhammer thing, haha... I had the same worry at first. From my experience, Philips Sonicare brushes tend to feel...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Mashed avocado definitely makes sense—healthy fats can help soothe irritated tissue and support healing. I also found lukewarm bone broth helpful... g...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Good point about the oatmeal bits—I hadn't thought of that. Bananas and avocado are definitely safer bets early on. Another good option is yogurt (wit...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've tried the straw trick myself too, and honestly, it does make sense—less direct contact with your teeth means fewer stains, right? But like you sa...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, been there myself—thought I had a cavity brewing because of sensitivity to cold drinks. Turned out it was just gum recession from brushing too h...

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

I totally understand the sticker shock...50 bucks does seem a bit much for a quick glance. But honestly, those early visits really do help kids get co...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally relate to the water flosser weirdness...felt like I was power-washing my gums at first, haha. Curious though, has anyone noticed if mouthwash ...

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

I totally get the anxiety around monthly payments—been there myself. One thing that helped me was calculating exactly how much I'd save in interest by...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Great tips here, especially about gentle brushing—it's surprising how much that helps with healing. I remember feeling nervous about flossing around t...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've switched between fluoride and hydroxyapatite pastes a few times too, and honestly, sensitivity hasn't been an issue for me either. But I do wonde...

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