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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I’m with you on that—after a couple rounds with charcoal, I was ready to swear off “natural” hacks for good. I kept finding little black specks in the...

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

I’m in the middle of trying to decide between these two myself, and honestly, I keep going back and forth. I’m not super needle-phobic, but the though...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

That's interesting, because I've been feeling something similar—just a nagging discomfort that's not exactly pain, but definitely not normal either. M...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, coffee was a mistake for me too... I waited maybe 6 hours thinking that'd be enough, but nope, my teeth felt super sensitive and weirdly tingly....

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

I totally get the experience angle, but honestly, bedside manner made a huge difference for me. Had a surgeon once who barely spoke two words—made me ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Your avocado-chocolate smoothie actually sounds pretty good... weird combo, but I can see how it'd work. I stuck mostly to soups and mashed potatoes a...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

We went through something similar with my son. He'd chew through the cheap ones in no time, and I was skeptical about spending more upfront. But yeah,...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I feel you on the ice cream thing—I thought it'd be the perfect excuse to binge on Ben & Jerry's, but my jaw wasn't having it either. Weirdly enou...

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

Haha, that's hilarious... laughing gas stories are always gold. When I had mine out, I didn't get the gas—just local anesthesia—but I remember being s...

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

Yeah, I'm with you on the humidity thing... I've noticed mine gets a bit cloudy or weird-looking if I leave it in the bathroom overnight, especially a...

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

Yeah, that's a tricky one. I've tried mentioning my dentures upfront before going through security, and honestly, it just felt like I was oversharing ...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Actually, my orthodontist didn't seem too concerned about staining specifically. She mentioned that vaping doesn't usually stain teeth like coffee or ...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

I've actually been using one of those enamel-strengthening toothpastes for about six months now. At first, I was skeptical too—seemed like another mar...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Scrambled eggs are definitely a solid choice, especially with cheese melted in. I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, I thought I'd be all about ...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

I get what you mean about silken tofu—it's smooth, but there's definitely a weird aftertaste sometimes. I found that adding frozen bananas and a spoon...

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