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RE: Did Your Apicoectomy Work Out? Quick Poll on Outcomes & Recovery

I’m with you on being stubborn about keeping my own teeth. I had an apico about two years ago——that was my experience too. For me, it was a total succ...

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RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?

I’ve definitely witnessed the “toothpaste Jackson Pollock” phase—my nephew once managed to get blue stripes on the ceiling. Singing works, but I swear...

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RE: Keeping old bridges in shape—what actually works?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean—when a patch job stands out, it’s all I can see. It’s like once you notice the difference in color or texture, your ...

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RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE

I get what you mean about the abrasiveness. I tried baking soda for a while, but honestly, it made my gums feel a bit raw after a few days. As for tho...

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

Yeah, the “surprise” extras get me every time. My insurance barely touched the sinus lift—just covered a portion of the extraction and nothing for the...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Frozen grapes are a total game changer for me too—something about that icy crunch just numbs everything for a bit. I’m with you on the heat thing; it ...

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RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?

Totally get this. My son squirmed like crazy during his school clinic sealants, and I was convinced they’d pop off in a week. Two years later, still h...

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RE: LOOSE TEETH AND BLEEDING GUMS AFTER NEWS ABOUT MOUTHWASH?

I get what you’re saying about mouthwash, but honestly, I think it’s a bit underrated—at least when used right. My gums started bleeding in my twentie...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

Yeah, eating was a whole ordeal for me too. Even mashed potatoes felt like a workout for my jaw on that side. I ended up sticking to smoothies and yog...

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RE: Dealing with kids’ chipped teeth—what actually works?

Totally get where you’re coming from—I was the same way with my son’s chipped tooth. I went down the rabbit hole of “should we fix it?” but our dentis...

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RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll

Yeah, I had a super similar experience—tried some strips that everyone raved about, and honestly, my teeth just felt kind of gritty for a bit. I did n...

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

I get what you’re saying about trusting your gut, but I've found that sometimes my “gut” just freaks out over normal stuff too. After my first root ca...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Yeah, I’ve been there—thought I had a system, but somehow the water still ends up on the floor or in my sleeve. I’ve started keeping a towel nearby, j...

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RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)

Popcorn is such a sneaky one… I swear, every time I eat it, I end up flossing for ages trying to get those hulls out. They’re like little dental ninja...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not totally convinced everyone needs to stick to the six-month rule like clockwork. I used to go religiously e...

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