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

Honestly, I’ve got to push back a bit on the whole “just live with the gap” idea. I tried that for a while after losing a back molar and thought I’d a...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I’m with you—those whitening strips are brutal if your teeth are even a little sensitive. I used Crest 3D White mouthwash for a couple months and hone...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

Yeah, that’s the part that tripped me up too. There’s so much overlap between “teething” and “just being a baby” that I never really felt confident I ...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

I totally get where you’re coming from. When my oldest needed braces, we jumped at the upfront discount, thinking we were being smart with our money. ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I actually noticed a difference when I started doing the salt water rinses—my gums felt less swollen and I had way less tenderness. The dentist said i...

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RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?

Popcorn kernels really are out to get us, huh? I tried one of those kits after a crown popped off on a weekend and yeah, it was like trying to sculpt ...

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RE: Weird jaw pain after eating? Saw a news piece on new treatments

Yeah, I totally get that. I tried the mouth guard route too, and honestly, it just made me drool at night without fixing much. The tech neck thing is ...

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

I get where you’re coming from—water flossers are a game changer for those hard-to-reach spots, especially if you’ve got tight teeth or braces. Still,...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

Night guard suggestion hit home for me. I was pretty skeptical about it at first—felt like just another dental upsell, honestly—but turns out my denti...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

I've diluted tea tree oil myself a few times, and honestly, it's pretty straightforward. Just make sure you go easy on the concentration—like literall...

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

Yeah, stress is sneaky like that. I went through something similar—ignored the grinding until I chipped a tooth (not fun). Finally got a nightguard, a...

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

Stress definitely ramps mine up... noticed it especially during busy work periods. Night guard helped me too, but honestly, adding some relaxation stu...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally relate to the pillow anxiety, lol. I remember stacking pillows around me like some kind of fort, thinking it'd keep me from rolling over...did...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally agree about the angle trick—I figured that out after a few painful tries myself. Haha, been there. Do you find using warm water makes any ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I had a similar experience a while back. My dentist spotted something he called a "potential cavity" and suggested filling it immediately. Like you, I...

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