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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Mixing Tylenol and Advil worked for me too, but I’ve noticed some people get prescribed those steroid packs for swelling now. Did anyone’s dentist men...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

That’s exactly how I felt. I remember the first few weeks, my tongue kept poking at it and it was just... weird. Did you ever get that? I still notice...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I remember those "minor adjustments" too—mine dragged on forever. Did your ortho ever explain exactly why it takes so long? I kept wondering if my jaw...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Interesting, never thought protein shakes would make that big a difference. Did your dentist specifically recommend shakes, or just protein in general...

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

Haha, reading this thread makes me wonder—am I the only one who actually found the mouthguard comfy from night one? Maybe my dentist just nailed the f...

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

That's funny, but do you guys think taking a baby to the dentist super early actually helps with dental anxiety later on? I've been going since I was ...

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

Haha, sounds familiar. Wondering though—did phasing out rewards help him become more responsible about dental habits, or did you have to find another ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Interesting you mention oatmeal—I found that helpful too, especially when cooled down a bit. Did you find temperature made a big difference for you? F...

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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.

Yeah, same here—noticed my gums felt kinda tender after vaping regularly. Did your dentist mention if certain flavors or ingredients make it worse? Cu...

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

Interesting point about angling the tip away from the gums—never thought of that. Do you find it still cleans as effectively that way, though? I've al...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Yikes, peppermint oil can really pack a punch. Did you dilute it at all, or just go full strength? I've been debating trying clove oil myself, but now...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting you mention the gum benefits—I noticed something similar when I tried oil pulling a while back. Whitening was pretty much nonexistent for ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

That's interesting about the tablets, but I'm curious—doesn't having a screen or game distract from what the dentist is trying to explain during the c...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Tape floss is pretty good, especially if your teeth are tight together, but have you ever had issues with the floss picks not reaching certain spots? ...

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

We went around 12 months, mostly because our pediatrician kept nudging us about it. Honestly, I was skeptical too—like, what exactly are they checking...

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