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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?
Haha, this is spot on. After my wisdom teeth came out with IV sedation, I legit teared up because my dog looked "extra fluffy and adorable." 😂 Honestly, either option works fine, but laughing gas never made me em...
RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?
Haha, the mini jet engine comparison is spot-on. The first time we turned ours on, my son gave it such a suspicious side-eye I thought he'd never go near it again. Took a bit of coaxing (and a fair amount of splashing ar...
RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth
Haha, exactly! Gum's like that friend who tries to help clean up after a party but ends up just rearranging the mess. Better than nothing, sure, but you still gotta roll up your sleeves eventually. Learned that the hard ...
RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral
I totally get what you mean about sesame oil - felt like I was swishing salad dressing at first, lol. Haven't asked my ortho directly, but I imagine they'd probably give us the classic cautious eyebrow raise...maybe wort...
RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery - recent story got me thinking
Totally feel you on the WebMD rabbit hole...been there, done that, got the anxiety attack to prove it. One thing I'd add is chatting with the dental assistant or nurse if you get a chance - they sometimes have the best p...