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

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. My wisdom teeth recovery was way worse than any regular extraction I’ve had too—felt like my jaw had bee...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too, especially with quick cleanings. Once, a small cavity was missed because the hygienist seemed in a rush. It’s frustrating...

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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

Totally get where you’re coming from. We did sealants for both my kids, and honestly, I was a little skeptical at first—just didn’t want to add anothe...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

That’s how I feel every time I see that “convenience fee” tacked on. I did the lump sum once and honestly, it was a stretch, but at least there were n...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, I get what you mean. I tried a “whitening + sensitivity” toothpaste once and it made my teeth hurt so much I couldn’t even eat ice cream. Honest...

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RE: Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile?

I’ve tried those drugstore whitening strips a couple times—honestly, they worked better than baking soda for me, but I wouldn’t call them gentle. My g...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That plastic taste is the worst, right? I kept thinking my stitches were dissolving wrong or something was leaking into my mouth. Turns out, it was ju...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

I actually did end up trying one after getting tired of the constant cloudiness. Honestly, it worked better than I expected—didn’t make them look bran...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've had decent luck with whitening strips myself, but honestly, the sensitivity afterward was pretty uncomfortable. I ended up switching to a whiteni...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually used toothpaste on my retainer for years without any issues... maybe it depends on the type of toothpaste? Mine's just a basic non-white...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

I've tried cooking rice softer after dental work, and honestly, it doesn't lose much flavor—but texture-wise, there's definitely a sweet spot. Add jus...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually tried coconut oil pulling for a couple months. Didn't notice any dramatic whitening or anything, but my mouth did feel cleaner overall. ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I've always wondered how much genetics really plays into it. My dad barely flosses, yet never has issues, while I'm super careful and still get caviti...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Mine wasn't exactly proactive either. They mentioned payment plans briefly, but I had to press a bit to get specifics—felt awkward asking, honestly. I...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, totally get this. I've bounced around between waxed and unwaxed floss too, but lately I've been wondering—could it also be related to flossing t...

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