elizabetht26
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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Totally get the anxiety around adhesives—I spent half a train ride convinced mine were slipping (they weren't, but try telling my brain that...). Have...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Ugh, I totally feel you on the ice cream thing... For me, sensitive toothpaste did help a bit with cold foods, but honestly, it took a couple weeks be...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, totally get you on this. My dentist is pretty chatty too, but thankfully he usually waits until after he's done poking around in my mouth to sta...

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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.

I've been vaping lightly for a couple years, and honestly, I haven't noticed staining as bad as coffee (which I'm sadly addicted to, lol). But my dent...

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RE: Tried an oral spray instead of coffee and things got weird

Yeah, shaky hands near drills...no thanks. I've always been super cautious about anything new before dental visits—once had a bad experience with ener...

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RE: implant-supported dentures vs regular dentures - what's your experience?

I totally get the hesitation about surgery...the thought alone makes me anxious too. I've had regular dentures for about five years now, and honestly,...

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RE: how often do you actually swap out your toothbrush?

You're definitely not alone—I always mean to swap mine out regularly, but somehow months slip by unnoticed. I started setting phone reminders after my...

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RE: freaking out a bit about oral biopsy—sedation or just local numbing?

I totally get the anxiety—been there myself. Honestly, local numbing was enough for me, and I'm usually pretty anxious about dental stuff. Just bring ...

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RE: My dentist recommended this weird mouthwash and now my mouth feels like a desert

Ugh, that sounds rough... I've had similar experiences with those special mouthwashes before. My dentist recommended one a while back because I get an...

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RE: smile makeover prices got me shook

Totally agree with this. Veneers do look stunning, but bonding can be a great alternative if you're anxious about the cost or permanence. I had bondin...

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RE: root canal dilemma: dental school vs. discount clinic?

I've been through a couple root canals myself, and honestly, I totally get the anxiety around this decision. Dental schools are great if you're patien...

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