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

That’s exactly what happened to me a couple years back. I had a molar that just wouldn’t quit aching, even after the first root canal. Dentist said th...

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

Took me a good couple weeks before my bite felt like it was back to normal after root tip surgery. The first few days, I was stuck chewing on the left...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

I totally get what you mean about the stress from all those lights and features. I remember when I first switched to an electric brush with a pressure...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

I totally relate to that “is this really necessary?” feeling. Tried a tongue scraper a few years back after my hygienist suggested it—wasn’t expecting...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

That’s the part that always tripped me up with my grandkids too. I remember thinking there’d be some obvious sign, but nope—sometimes it was just endl...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

Couldn’t agree more about the hype. I tried those strips a while back, and honestly, the only thing that got noticeably whiter was my wallet... from a...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

That cold air thing is no joke—I get those “zings” too, especially after whitening. I used to think it was just me getting older, but apparently not. ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That weird taste sticks around, doesn’t it? I remember thinking I’d never feel normal again with all that going on. Using a kid’s brush was a smart mo...

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

I hear you on this—comfort really does beat “Hollywood white” any day. I tried the baking soda thing in my 40s because everyone swore by it, but hones...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Same here, took me a while to switch over myself. Honestly, I thought electric brushes were just gimmicky at first, but my hygienist pointed out areas...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I get what you mean about zirconia feeling a bit bulky at first—I noticed it too. But honestly, after a week or two, I barely felt the difference. Por...

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