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RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?

Totally get the anxiety. Wax sliding off is the worst—like, what’s the point? Tried lip balm once out of desperation (don’t judge), but it was gone fa...

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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

Man, the “oh by the way” moments are honestly the worst. I swear, every time my dentist says “we just need to take a quick look,” I brace myself for a...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Losing a bottom molar was way worse for me too. I swear, every time I tried to eat, my tongue would find that crater like it was magnetized or somethi...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

Been there, done that, and honestly, my search history is a horror show. I totally get the ER vs urgent care panic—my jaw ballooned up once and I was ...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Title: Would You Wait or Go Straight for an Implant After Losing a Tooth? I totally get the stress—dentists have a way of making “bone loss” sound li...

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

That cracked me up—my dog acts like I’m summoning the ghost of dental hygiene every time I turn mine on. I hear you about the cordless ones. I wanted ...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Honestly, I’m right there with you on the recurring bills being a pain, but you nailed it—peace of mind is worth a lot. I once thought I’d just bite t...

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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.

That “mystery flavor” gel is a rite of passage, isn’t it? My youngest called it “robot toothpaste” and refused to let it near his mouth at first. But ...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, implants are definitely pricier upfront, but honestly, they're like the "set it and forget it" of dental work. My dad got a bridge a while back,...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Exactly this. Honestly, your grandma probably nailed it—lemon water isn't the villain here, it's all about moderation and good dental habits. I mean, ...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

True, sparkling water's acidity isn't ideal...but honestly, compared to soda or energy drinks, it's still miles better for your teeth. I used to be ho...

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

Haha, cordless anxiety is real—it's like playing a risky game of dental hygiene roulette. Honestly though, countertop models win me over every time. S...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Yeah, totally agree with this. We did the water switch too, and honestly, it made life a lot easier. My kiddo wasn't thrilled at first (gave me the si...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

For me, it was definitely gradual—one day I just realized I wasn't cutting my sandwich into tiny, cautious bites anymore, lol. I remember being parano...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Haha, cheese as dental care—I love it. Honestly, I used to roll my eyes at the whole "cheese neutralizes acid" thing until I actually asked my dentist...

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