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RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)

I totally get wanting to keep things simple, especially when it comes to cleaning and safety. But I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about food-ba...

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RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?

That’s exactly what I ran into after my extraction—one nurse said soft foods for three days, another said a week, and my cousin swore by ice cream but...

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RE: How often do you actually swap out your night guard?

That makes a lot of sense. I used to think as long as it wasn’t cracked in half, it was still doing its job, but I started waking up with that same ja...

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RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To

Switching it up is pretty much my daily routine too. I totally get what you’re saying about the “gentle” gels—some of them leave this odd, almost plas...

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RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?

I get what you mean about the tiny brushes—honestly, I find them more fiddly than helpful some days. But weirdly, my orthodontist actually suggested j...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I totally relate to the struggle with string floss—my gums would get sore too, and sometimes I'd just give up. I started using a water flosser last ye...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—just the idea of poking around a sensitive tooth sends my anxiety through the roof. I was so nervous the first ...

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

That makes a lot of sense. I’ve been in the same boat, wanting to throw every bit of tech at the problem just for peace of mind. But yeah, my dentist ...

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RE: SURVIVING THE DREADED TOOTH FIX: WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD FOR YOU?

That’s so true. I remember feeling like I’d failed somehow when I bit my cheek after a filling, but looking back it’s just part of the process. It’s c...

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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

That’s such a good idea. I didn’t think to actually write things down, but now that you mention it, I realize I’ve been forgetting little improvements...

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RE: How do you cope with the ouch factor after gum surgery?

I totally relate to the paranoia about infection—after my own gum surgery, I was so nervous about messing up the healing that I stuck to smoothies and...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

I totally get the bedtime circus—sometimes just getting the brush in their mouth feels like a win. But I’ve actually been surprised how much of a diff...

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RE: Metal vs plastic vs copper tongue scrapers—why can’t one just work?

I totally get where you're coming from—finding the right scraper is weirdly tricky. I actually had the opposite experience with copper, though. For me...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from—those dental bills are wild. I remember leaving the office after my root canal and just staring at the estimate f...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. I was the same way after my procedure—felt like I was monitoring every single thing happening in my mouth. It’s ...

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