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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

I can totally relate to that. For years, I just assumed my jaw clicking was from chewing too much gum or maybe sleeping funny. Didn’t even cross my mi...

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

That’s been my experience too—my kiddo had swelling for almost a week, and the “few days” estimate just didn’t match reality. I remember thinking mayb...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

I totally get what you mean about oil pulling feeling like a chore. I tried it for a couple weeks—swishing coconut oil around for what felt like forev...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Frozen peas really do seem to be the unsung hero of dental recovery. My niece had a baby tooth pulled a while back and we went through a similar parad...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

That tight, weird feeling is so real—mine honestly felt like a mouthguard made for someone else at first. I remember waking up in the middle of the ni...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Funny, I’ve actually had the opposite experience with electric brushes. I know they’re supposed to be easier on the hands and all, but I always feel l...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

That’s been my experience, honestly. I brush and floss religiously, use a fluoride rinse at night, but still end up with a cavity every couple years. ...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

That’s funny about the sticker chart—I tried something similar with my nephew and he just stuck the stickers all over his toy box instead of using the...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Haha, this made me laugh because it sounds exactly like our house. I remember trying a timer shaped like a little sand hourglass—worked wonders for ab...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Mashed potatoes were good for a bit, but man, I got sick of them quick. Oatmeal was decent too, though for some reason I found the texture a little of...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I had a pretty similar experience actually. First time I tried whitening strips, it felt like lightning bolts shooting through my teeth whenever I sip...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

That's interesting, but honestly, my experience was kinda different. Took my daughter along to my appointment once, and seeing all the tools and heari...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Reading this brought back memories of my own journey—those first few months were definitely tricky. I remember panicking a bit whenever I felt a weird...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Funny you mention that. I recently picked up one of the newer cordless models after my countertop unit finally bit the dust (after like 4 years). At f...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Yeah, yogurt was tricky for me too... weirdly enough, mashed avocado was the first thing that actually felt soothing. Maybe the healthy fats helped? M...

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