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RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?

Totally get this. People think you need to go in with a toothbrush like you’re scrubbing a BBQ grill, but honestly, gentle wins here. I always tell fo...

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RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces

Braces really do have a way of hijacking your brain, don’t they? I see so many people come in totally fixated on the poking and prodding at first—like...

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RE: Finally stopped my electric toothbrush from getting all gross—here’s what worked

Boiling’s a hard nope—unless you want a Picasso toothbrush. I get the urge, though. UV sanitizers are actually legit for keeping things fresh, but hon...

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

Title: Ice Packs, Mashed Potatoes, and the Joys of Swelling I totally get what you mean about the ice packs—mine felt like sticking my face into a ba...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Haha, I’ve seen some folks nearly take the enamel off with that approach—your gums will thank you for switching it up. As for sensitive toothpastes, t...

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

Yeah, the price tags on those scans can make your eyes water. But honestly, those little hidden canals are sneaky—like dental ninjas. Here’s the thing...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

Yeah, the “team player” thing with bridges cracks me up—like your teeth just signed up for a group project that never ends. You’re spot on about the c...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes all that bill sleuthing can backfire too. I’ve seen folks so focused on the charges that they ...

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

Caramel is basically dental work’s final boss, right? Sticky stuff is a nightmare after a root canal, especially if you’ve got a temp on there. I tell...

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RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?

Not just in your head—there’s actually a bit of science behind that. Yogurt (especially the plain, unsweetened kind) can help balance out the bacteria...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

You nailed it with the “secret code” thing. It’s like we’re all supposed to know what “3-2-3-4” means, but unless someone actually explains it, it’s j...

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

Popsicles and Netflix actually aren’t the worst plan—cold helps with swelling, and distraction is half the battle. I always tell people to stick with ...

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

That “static” feeling is classic—like your face is trying to tune into a radio station and keeps missing the signal. Nerve healing does take its sweet...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I gotta stick up for my fellow tooth nerds a bit. It’s not always about being quick to write a prescript...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

Honestly, I’ve never seen a mouthwash turn someone’s teeth noticeably whiter—at least not in the way ads promise. Most of what you’re getting is a fre...

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