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RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?

I get what you mean about the pressure sensor making you feel “scolded by a robot,” but honestly, I’ve found the tech can sometimes make me overthink ...

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RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch—Is It Possible?

That’s a huge win in my book—my teeth used to zing if I even thought about ice water. I totally get what you mean about trays taking forever. Have you...

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RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?

That glue taste is honestly the worst—kind of like chewing on a plastic balloon, if that makes sense. I’ve always wondered if it’s supposed to be that...

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RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?

That’s a good point about the extras—I had to get a bone graft too, and honestly, my wallet still hurts thinking about it. Did your insurance cover an...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

Honestly, I actually had the opposite happen—when my kid started brushing super gently, we ended up with more plaque at his next cleaning. Maybe it’s ...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

That “you’ll know what feels okay” line used to make me roll my eyes too. Like, if I knew, I wouldn’t be asking, right? I remember after my first adju...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

I get the worry about food getting stuck—happened to me too, but a little salt water rinse really helped. Did your dentist mention using a syringe aft...

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RE: Surprised by all the buzz over mouth sprays lately

I totally get where you’re coming from—those sprays seem like a quick fix, but they never lasted long for me either. I tried one during a road trip wh...

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RE: How people are handling tooth trauma pain lately

That plasticky taste is the worst—totally throws you off, right? I had a temp crown once that tasted like a pool float for a week, but then the perman...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Can totally relate to the “bit off more than I could chew” part. Early on, I tried to eat a soft sub sandwich and ended up with sore gums for days—def...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

String floss with braces is basically an Olympic sport—my bathroom mirror still has the battle scars. I totally get what you mean about water flossers...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I had a root canal on a molar a couple years ago, and thought that was the end of it. Six months later, I st...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

Grinding got me too—my dentist said it’s a sneaky culprit for loose teeth. Did your splint stay on long? Mine was supposed to be temporary, but I ende...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

Ceiling tile counting is a classic—I’ve done the same thing, and honestly, I think they put those weird patterns up there just to give us something to...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

That’s actually a great point—sometimes a new face really does make a difference. I’ve had a couple of hygienists over the years, and honestly, each o...

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