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RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?

That sideways bite thing is so weird, right? I remember after my root canal, I kept second-guessing if my bite would ever feel normal again. Did your ...

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

I get what you’re saying about the dentist reassuring you, but I’ve always wondered if maybe we downplay the dental side of things a bit too much. Our...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

That’s interesting—I’ve seen the same thing with my nephew. He went through a “bubblegum toothpaste only” phase and suddenly brushing was his idea, no...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

Seriously, it’s like suddenly every snack is a potential landmine. Did the wax actually stay put for you? Mine kept sliding around unless I dried the ...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

That’s fair—being thorough is huge. I’m curious, did your dentist say exactly why they prefer electrics? My hygienist swears the vibrations help with ...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

That waiting game is brutal, I totally get it. Did you ever feel like your dentist or ortho was really listening to how much the whole process was aff...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Couldn’t agree more about the soft-bristled brush—made a bigger difference for me than any “miracle” toothpaste. I actually tried one of those charcoa...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—my gums used to bleed like crazy with string floss too, but the water flosser didn’t quite do the trick for me ...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Did you find meal planning actually helped you stick to the schedule, or did it just stress you out more? I tried being super strict, but honestly, I ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Your experience sounds pretty familiar to me too. Laughing gas definitely helps ease anxiety, but yeah, you're still pretty aware of what's going on. ...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

My dentist told me the same thing about aligners doubling as night guards, but honestly, they didn't hold up well for me either. I grind pretty badly ...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Have you considered how comfortable grandma is with dental procedures in general? Implants are great long-term, but the process can be a bit involved—...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Haha, totally agree with this! Have you tried the "monster hunt" game yet? My youngest used to hate brushing until we pretended there were tiny "sugar...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

We tried fruity floss with our daughter too, and honestly it was fun at first but wore off pretty quickly. Have you tried those floss picks shaped lik...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've tried the activated charcoal thing...honestly, it's not as scary as it looks. Messy, yes, but my teeth did feel super clean afterward. Just don't...

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