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RE: How long did you actually feel “normal” after a sinus lift?

I totally get the sneezing anxiety—it’s wild how much you start overthinking every tiny movement. For me, the weird sinus pressure actually hung aroun...

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RE: How long did you actually feel “normal” after a sinus lift?

Totally get what you mean about the sneezing—felt like my whole face would explode if I let one slip. For me, dry air and even just bending over too f...

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RE: What Did You Have To Take Before Your Oral Surgery?

I get what you’re saying about consistency, but isn’t it kind of good they tailor it to each person? I had two wisdom teeth out and barely got instruc...

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RE: How do you keep track of your gums between dentist visits?

I totally get what you mean about the water flosser not getting everything. I use both, too—water flosser every night, but those tiny brushes are life...

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RE: Struggling to keep cavities away—what’s actually working for you?

Funny, I tried the same thing and it just stressed me out more than anything. My hygienist actually said my gums looked healthier after a few months, ...

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RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE

Totally get what you mean about the brush sizes—finding one that actually fits and doesn’t feel like you’re jabbing your gums is weirdly hard. I had a...

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RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore

That jaw ache is no joke, right? I remember after my first root canal, I was so paranoid about messing up the “new” tooth that I just kept chewing eve...

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RE: What if you show up to your braces consult and forget to ask the important stuff?

I totally get what you mean about the pamphlet thing—mine just hands it over with a smile like it’s brand new info every time. I’ve swallowed a bit of...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

That clove taste really does linger, doesn’t it? I remember thinking it was never going to go away, even after switching up toothpaste. Warm saltwater...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

That’s funny, I tried the “slow and steady” thing too and just ended up with sore gums for twice as long. Did you ever get those weird pressure spots ...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

I swear, those hygienists must have X-ray vision or something—no matter how careful I am, they’ll find the tiniest spot I missed. After my wisdom teet...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

Totally relate to this. I remember feeling like I needed a spreadsheet just to eat lunch. Did you ever try eating anything crunchy before you were tot...

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RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out

We had a freezer full of popsicles and my son just kept asking for plain rice, so I totally get the mashed potato thing. Did you notice any issues wit...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

My kiddo was the same—she hated the buzzing sound, said it “tickled her brain.” We switched to a manual brush and honestly, her teeth seemed just as c...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Vinegar is such a double-edged sword, right? I gave it a shot once and my whole kitchen smelled like a chip shop for a week. I’m with you on the table...

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