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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Wait, so does zirconia actually feel different in your mouth? I keep hearing it’s super tough, but I’m a little worried about it looking too fake, esp...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Does hand sanitizer really work on ink stains, though? Last time I tried something similar, it just spread the stain around and made it worse. Ended u...

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

I had no idea there were actual exercises for jaw tension...that's pretty interesting. Did your dentist give you specific exercises, or did you have t...

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

I get what you're saying about newer methods potentially being easier on recovery, but honestly, how much do we really know about their long-term outc...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Glad to hear ditching the smart stuff worked out for you. But now I'm kinda worried, haha. My dentist just talked me into getting an electric toothbru...

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

Reading your story makes me wonder—did you specifically look for a surgeon who explained things clearly beforehand, or was it just luck? I'm scheduled...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Honestly, I'm still on the fence about electric brushes. My mom tried one marketed for seniors, and it seemed more gimmicky than helpful—buttons were ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Interesting... I thought soups would be perfect, but did you find the heat uncomfortable at all? I'm kinda worried about hot foods irritating things. ...

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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.

Mine didn't specifically mention mouthwash, but now I'm wondering if regular mouthwash might actually make dryness worse? I heard somewhere alcohol-ba...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Wait, frozen tea bags? That's definitely one I haven't heard before. Did you find it helped with pain too, or mostly just swelling? I'm scheduled for ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I get your point, but isn't there also a risk of dentists recommending treatments that aren't strictly necessary? Like, I went for my first checkup re...

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

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about... Does anyone know if there's an actual recommended age from dentists or pediatricians? Like, is waiting ...

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

Did you find certain foods or meals especially tricky at first? I'm still figuring out what to avoid when eating out... any tips on handling tougher f...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Did you find herbal tea helped with the swelling too, or just the sensitivity? I'm kinda nervous about drinking anything warm right after... worried i...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Did you notice the sensitivity right away, or did it take a while to kick in? I've been thinking about switching to fluoride-free myself, but now I'm ...

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