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RE: Is using those gum health apps actually helpful?

I get the appeal of those reminders, especially if you’re dealing with braces and new routines. But I sometimes wonder if relying on an app for motiva...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

I’ve noticed the same thing—water flossers are great, but they just don’t get between those really tight teeth for me either. Do you find floss picks ...

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RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?

I get what you’re saying about the anxiety—honestly, I think for a lot of people it never fully goes away. Even after multiple extractions, I still ca...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

Honestly, I get the comfort thing—life’s stressful enough. But I gotta say, thumb sucking at 15 can start messing with your teeth and jaw. I had a fri...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

Totally get where you’re coming from. The whole ice vs. heat debate after wisdom teeth removal is one of those things where everyone’s got a slightly ...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Switching to a spoon for rice is underrated—totally agree it’s just easier, especially when you’re still figuring out the new teeth. I tried sticking ...

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RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?

Interesting—I've actually had the opposite experience. Cutting back on dairy made my teeth a little more sensitive, even though I kept up with brushin...

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

That “sometimes those little canals just hide” line gets me too—I wish it felt less random, but I guess teeth are sneaky like that. I had a retreatmen...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

That’s interesting—crunchy foods always made me nervous at first. I get what you mean about soft fillings getting stuck, though. For me, softer stuff ...

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

Honestly, I had the opposite experience—implants actually made me more anxious about cleaning, not less. With dentures, yeah, you just pop them out an...

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

I’ve always wondered about those UV toothbrush sanitizers—has anyone here actually used one long-term? I get the idea behind them, but I’m a bit skept...

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

I totally relate to the anxiety about onlays—felt the same way when my dentist suggested one instead of a full crown after my root canal. I did a ton ...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

That’s totally fair—too much info can definitely be overwhelming, especially when it’s all numbers and red circles on a chart. I get why they want to ...

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

That really hits home. I always wonder, where’s the line between wanting to improve something for yourself and just getting caught up in unrealistic s...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I get what you mean about being nervous with the syringe. I hesitated at first, since I was worried about dislodging the clot. But after a couple days...

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