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RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth

Turmeric stains are actually no joke—my clear retainers looked like I’d been chewing highlighters after a week of golden milk lattes. I tried soaking ...

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

Teeth really do have a flair for the dramatic, don’t they? I’m the same way—after any dental work, I’m hyper-aware of every weird feeling and immediat...

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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

Interesting point about the trays—my orthodontist was super strict about not skipping even a night, so I always assumed any gap would mean my teeth wo...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Honestly, I get the appeal of gadgets, but I’ve found that even the fanciest tech won’t beat a quick rinse with water after coffee. I’ve tried all the...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had partial dentures for a while now, mostly because the price tag on implants is just wild. At first, I was conv...

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RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth—What Should I Have Ready at Home?

I’ve wondered about those drugstore kits too, but honestly, are they that much better than just using milk? I mean, and milk is cheap and everywhere....

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RE: Why does every dental visit with my kid turn into a meltdown?

I totally get where you’re coming from. My daughter used to freak out at every appointment, and I always wondered if it was just her personality or so...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

I get why people like onlays, but honestly, the price was a dealbreaker for me. My dentist quoted almost as much as a crown, and insurance barely cove...

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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

You’re definitely not the only one. I used to just rinse mine too, but after a while, the build-up around the base got pretty gross. What’s worked for...

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RE: Did anyone else sound totally different after jaw surgery?

Yeah, I noticed a big shift in my voice after jaw surgery too, and honestly, it threw me off way more than I expected. For me, it wasn’t just the soun...

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RE: Picking the right blast: a dental adventure

I used to think the lowest setting was safest too, but honestly, it just didn’t cut it for me after a while. My gums would still bleed a bit, which fr...

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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle—Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?

Honestly, I used to think the same—like, how much harm could a little milk do after brushing? But then I saw the cost of even a single filling at our ...

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RE: Making braces adjustments less of a pain (literally): my go-to trick

I totally relate to the silicone getting stuck, especially if I’m in a hurry. What’s worked for me is rolling the wax or silicone into a super thin st...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Same here—my main concern was the swelling and whether I’d have to pay for another visit if something went wrong. I kept track of symptoms daily to av...

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