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RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks

That first night after a biopsy really is rough, especially for kids. I remember after my own procedure, over-the-counter meds barely touched it—ended...

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RE: Braces for kids: when did you know it was time?

I hear you on the insurance—ours was basically useless, too, until the magical age of 12. That definitely weighed into our decision. But I do wonder s...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Funny thing, I actually found my wisdom teeth removal way easier than a regular extraction. I know that’s not the usual take, but my wisdoms were all ...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I get where you’re coming from. After my root canal, I was super strict with myself too—literally lived off applesauce and oatmeal for a week, and hon...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I actually waited a bit after losing a molar, too, but I didn’t notice any shifting right away. The anxiety about hidden changes is real, though. In m...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

I totally get where you’re coming from. When I got braces, I felt like I suddenly had so much more to talk about at each visit, but there just wasn’t ...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

That line really hits home. After an adjustment, I’m basically living on soup and crossing my fingers that a quick rinse is “good enough” for the day....

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

I totally relate to struggling with bulky night guards—I had the same issue at first. Switching to a thinner custom splint made a huge difference for ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I completely get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue—I've experienced the same thing, especially after orthodontic treatments. My teet...

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

That's interesting—I had a similar conversation with my ortho about activated charcoal toothpaste. She wasn't thrilled either, mentioning it could scr...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've noticed the fizzing too—it's oddly calming, isn't it? Glad to hear the denture tablets worked well for you. I've been hesitant to try them myself...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Definitely agree with you there—cold foods can be quite comforting after an extraction or implant procedure. Ice cream worked wonders for me too, but ...

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

I definitely agree that stress and evening habits play a big role, but from personal experience, ignoring teeth grinding altogether can lead to dental...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I totally get your hesitation about oil pulling—I gave it a shot a few months ago, and honestly, the texture was a bit much for me. Swishing oil aroun...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually been trying coconut oil pulling for about four months now, and while I can't say my teeth look Hollywood-white, I do think there's been ...

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