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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yikes, DIY braces vids legit give me anxiety... I remember being so nervous before getting mine, I actually watched a bunch of those videos just to "p...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Had a similar scare with my little guy after he smacked his tooth on the edge of a slide—talk about random playground drama. Dentist walked us through...

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

Totally agree with you on the body language thing. I had my first consultation last week and was pretty much sweating bullets going in...lol. I asked ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, dental anxiety is no joke... I remember my first ever dental checkup as an adult—I was convinced I had like five cavities because every time I a...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who thought I was imagining things. Honestly, the first time I used those tablets, I spent like 10 minutes rinsing and...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Haha, I feel this so much right now. We're just starting the switch to water at bedtime, and it feels like negotiating a hostage situation every night...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

This is spot-on. I was pretty nervous after my biopsy (first-timer here, yay anxiety...), and warm foods were honestly a lifesaver. Ice cream sounded ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Freezing barley separately sounds clever, but knowing me, I'd probably forget it's in there and find it months later covered in freezer burn, lol. I'm...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I was super nervous about warm drinks too, but honestly, lukewarm herbal tea ended up being my best friend. I waited maybe a couple hours after the bi...

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RE: how frequently do you really need dental x-rays?

I was wondering about this too because my dentist seems to love that x-ray machine a little too much, lol. Last time I asked, she said it's mostly pre...

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

Haha, your story totally reminded me of my first trip after getting dentures. I was super paranoid about forgetting stuff, so I made this detailed che...

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RE: mint leaves vs parsley: what's your go-to for freshening breath?

Fennel seeds, huh? Never thought of that...might give it a shot. Honestly, I've been nervously popping mints before dentist visits for years—maybe cin...

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RE: Navigating oral cancer treatments—my step-by-step approach so far

Man, I totally get how overwhelming this is. When I was diagnosed last year, I did pretty much the same thing—lists, spreadsheets, late-night googling...

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