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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Totally get what you mean about the nerves—mine went haywire with anything cold for months. Did your speech trip you up on certain words, or was it ju...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

That floss rage is so real. I’ve tried those silk flosses in cardboard boxes—supposedly compostable, but they snap every time I hit a tight molar. Bam...

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

I get wanting to be cautious, but isn’t there a point where we can overthink it? I mean, after my second root canal, I kept worrying any twinge was a ...

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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?

I totally get the whole “if it burns, it must be working” mindset—it’s so ingrained, right? But honestly, I’m not sure the sting is really proof of an...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

Honestly, I totally get what you mean about the “mystery inspection” vibe. For a while, I had no clue what my dentist was actually looking for at thos...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

That whole “give it time” line from the dentist drove me nuts too. Did you ever try icing or heat for the tingling, or just stick with gentle movemen...

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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

I had the same experience—thought the root canal was the big ticket item, but nope, the crown was the real shocker. Did your insurance cover much of e...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I get what you mean about the sticky mouth thing—it’s gross, and I remember hating it as a kid too. My youngest still makes a face every night after b...

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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?

I totally get that feeling—food getting stuck in braces is the worst. I used to just swish water too, but honestly, it never felt like enough for me e...

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RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?

I totally get what you mean. I remember after my second whitening session, I couldn’t even sip room temp water without wincing. It’s wild how somethin...

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RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine

Chewing wax in your food—been there, and yeah, not my favorite texture. Did you ever try those silicone covers? I found them less messy, but honestly,...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

Yeah, mine recommended something similar—she really pushed Sensodyne ProNamel for a couple weeks after. Honestly, I couldn't tell if it made a huge di...

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RE: Dodging disaster: a story of the almost-wrong implant

That “extraction” word still makes my heart race, honestly. I used to just freeze up and agree to whatever the dentist said, but after a botched filli...

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

Totally relate to the adult braces struggle—felt like every adjustment was a mini torture session, lol. Did you find wax helped at all with the discom...

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

We didn't get any discounts either, but our ortho was pretty understanding when my daughter lost hers at summer camp. They didn't charge us full price...

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