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RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?

Mine cracked right through an old filling, which my dentist said made it weaker over time. Honestly, I put off getting a crown because of the price, b...

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RE: Did you know even a tiny shift in your teeth can mess with your confidence?

That’s exactly how it went for me—felt like my bite changed overnight and suddenly I was paranoid about eating in public. Did you ever get used to che...

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RE: Keeping sore gums in check: what actually works for you?

That’s interesting about salt water—I use it too, mostly because it’s cheap and I can mix it up at home. Have you ever tried those herbal rinses? I ke...

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

Exactly my thinking. I’m not about to shell out for a new one unless it’s actually falling apart. The “cheese funk” is real though—once mine started s...

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

I can relate to the “just eat like normal” impulse, because I did the same thing with a burger the first week. Big mistake—chewed right through the bu...

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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery

Totally agree about the soup fatigue. I ended up living on instant mashed potatoes because they were cheap, filling, and didn’t require much chewing. ...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

I get the anxiety—those tablets aren’t cheap, and the taste is weird, yeah. I honestly just use warm water and a soft brush most nights to save money,...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

That’s pretty much what happened with me—tried the boil-and-bite first, but it was uncomfortable and I’d end up taking it out halfway through the nigh...

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

That static shock feeling sounds super familiar. I had it for at least a month after my root tip surgery, and honestly, it took a good six weeks befor...

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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

I’ve wondered about those ultrasonic cleaners too, but honestly, I can’t decide if they’re just another gadget or actually helpful. I mean, the price ...

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

That chlorhexidine taste is something else, right? I remember thinking, “Is this supposed to taste like metal?” but my dentist swore by it after my la...

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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 the popcorn paranoia. I swear, every time I eat it, I’m convinced there’s a husk stuck somewhere and I’ll end up with a huge dental bill...

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RE: What would you do if you ran out of denture cleaner on a trip?

I’ve had to improvise a few times when I forgot my cleaner—water and a toothbrush got me through, but I was definitely counting the days till I could ...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

That snack plate idea is pretty much what we do, too—especially since the “healthy swap” approach usually ends in a meltdown at my place. I hear you o...

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