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RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)

Those mesh feeders are a lifesaver for so many folks, but I just couldn’t get past the cleaning part. I kept worrying I’d miss some tiny bit and it’d ...

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RE: Foods you had to give up (or discovered!) after getting veneers

I totally relate to the anxiety over that “don’t eat” list. I remember staring at it after my veneer appointment, thinking, “Well, there goes my groce...

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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

I get nervous about that rainbow sheen too—my brain always jumps straight to “contaminated!” even though I know it’s just the metal. I’ve actually sta...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

We tried the “special blanket” thing, but my daughter just wasn’t that interested—she wanted her binky or nothing. I was honestly too nervous to go co...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

That’s exactly how we did it, too. I just couldn’t handle the idea of a big “goodbye” moment—it felt too final and honestly, I was worried it’d backfi...

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RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?

I get what you’re saying about not needing to be a hero, but honestly, I get super nervous about taking meds unless I really have to. My insurance bar...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

That’s exactly what tripped me up. My dentist recommended a cleaning before braces, but when I saw the estimate, I nearly backed out of the whole thin...

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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?

I get what you mean about the fluoride trays, but honestly, I skipped them because my dentist kept adding more and more “recommended” things. It’s lik...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

That line hit home for me. I was honestly so paranoid after my extractions—felt like every bite was a gamble. I actually tried to eat pizza by microwa...

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

I know what you mean about gadgets feeling like overkill. I used to just do the bare minimum—cheap floss, basic brush, whatever toothpaste was on sale...

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RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?

That’s honestly how I feel too. I tried one of those “gentle” strips and, yeah, didn’t really notice much difference in the ache after. I still drink ...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

That lingering taste freaked me out too—kept thinking I’d messed something up and would need to go back in. My dentist swore it was just the rinse and...

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RE: How I Saved a Ton on My Root Canal (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)

I’ve tried to get an itemized list before anything started, but honestly, it was like pulling teeth (pun not intended). The receptionist gave me a “ba...

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

I totally get the “chipmunk cheeks” thing—my youngest had that after her root tip surgery last fall, and honestly, it freaked me out more than her. Sh...

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