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RE: Wax vs. mouth rinses for braces-induced mouth ulcers—what actually works better?

I totally get what you mean about feeling like you’re eating more wax than food—been there. Mine used to disappear the second I’d have soup or even te...

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RE: Worth it to put protective coatings on kids’ teeth?

Totally get where you’re coming from. My younger sister had sealants put on her molars as soon as they came in—my mom was convinced it was the only wa...

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RE: Brushing, flossing, and... seaweed? Saw this in the news

My niece had a similar experience with water flossers—she called it “the splash zone” for a while. But honestly, it made such a difference for her bra...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

I totally get what you mean about the whitening strips. I tried those Crest ones a while back, and my teeth felt like they were zapped with static ele...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Totally relate to that “trade-off” feeling. I switched to vaping after years of smoking too, mostly because I was sick of coffee-and-cig-stained teeth...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

That “film” drives me nuts too. Even after using a water flosser, I’ll sometimes run my tongue over my teeth and still feel it—especially near the gum...

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

WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH. Man, those sneaky extra canals really are something else. I remember when I had my first root canal, I tho...

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RE: Root canal horror stories in the news—should I be worried about picking the right specialist?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I spent way too many late nights scrolling those horror stories and psyching myself out before my first root can...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

I totally relate to the scarf trick—my son went through a phase where he wouldn’t leave the house without one, even indoors sometimes. The ear pain th...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I was in the same boat, totally dreading the idea of bone grafts. Ended up needing a small one for my lower jaw, and honestly, it sounded scarier than...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

That’s pretty much my approach too—just do the best I can and hope my dentist doesn’t find anything wild at my checkup. I actually switched to a water...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally relate to this! I remember after my veneers, room-temp scrambled eggs became my go-to comfort food. Easy to eat, gentle on sensitive teeth, an...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally agree with this. Back when I was in high school, our health classes barely mentioned dental care beyond the super basic "brush twice a day" st...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Haha, the frozen blueberries story cracked me up... reminds me of when I had mine done. I was rotating between peas and corn too, but one night reache...

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

Same here, countertop at home and cordless for travel. My cordless battery hasn't tanked yet (fingers crossed...) but you're right about the counterto...

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