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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

That’s not just you—I swear my trays are all over the place. Some weeks they’re super tight and I get paranoid something’s wrong, then next week they’...

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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?

That makes me feel a bit better, honestly. My son will only brush if we do this “brushing robot” act—I have to beep and talk in a robot voice, or he w...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Totally get this. My nephew begged for a Paw Patrol electric brush, but once it started buzzing, he got freaked out and wouldn’t go near it. I worry a...

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

I relate to this a lot. I had my first root canal a few months ago and honestly, I’m still not sure if the pain I get sometimes is just healing or if ...

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RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT

I honestly wish I could just trust the “early intervention” thing, but sometimes I feel like dentists push treatments that might not be 100% needed ri...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

I wish I could see it that way, but honestly, I just get super anxious whenever something goes wrong with my dental stuff. Even with a “kit” in my bag...

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RE: DOES SKIPPING FLOSSING REALLY MATTER? NEW STUDY SAYS MAYBE

That’s reassuring to hear. I always get anxious if I miss a night, even though my dentist said my teeth look fine. Still, I can’t help but worry about...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

I get this so much. I tried the podcast thing too and it just made me more tense—like, now I’m stressed with someone talking in my ear on top of every...

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

I totally get this. The idea of “dragon breath” freaks me out, honestly. I’m always worried I’ll wake up with it and not even know. Tried those kid fl...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I totally get being nervous about leaving the toothpaste on. My dentist said the same thing—just spit, no rinse. It feels weird, and sometimes I worry...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

I actually worried about missing cavities all the time, especially since my son hated having his teeth brushed and would fight it. Our pediatrician wa...

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

My gums bled a bit when I first got my braces, too, and honestly it freaked me out more than I expected. I kept checking in the mirror every hour. I k...

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

I totally get this. I started using a tongue scraper after reading about it online, mostly because I’m always a bit paranoid about bad breath. Honestl...

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RE: Stopping Tooth Decay: Remineralizing vs. Filling—Which Works Better?

That makes me nervous… I just found out I have a couple “early lesions” and my dentist said to wait and see if they remineralize. But what if they jus...

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

I’m in the same boat with the braces and honestly, the countertop one just stresses me out. It’s so big and I’m always worried I’ll knock it over or s...

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