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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

That gunk at the base is the worst. I used to just rinse mine too, thinking it was enough, but after a while the bottom of my brush looked like it bel...

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

Interesting take—honestly, my regular molar extraction was a much rougher ride than my wisdom teeth. The molar got infected, so even though it was “ea...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

That cheek-biting is the worst—happened to me too after my first root canal, and I didn’t even notice until the numbness wore off. I get wanting to ba...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

It’s wild how much mental energy gets spent trying to decode every little thing with teeth—yours or your kid’s. I used to overthink every bit of fussi...

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RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?

That’s honestly relatable—my dentist once called my enamel “temperamental,” which felt oddly personal. I switched to a filter too, mainly because the ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

That uneven look right after whitening is the worst. I remember thinking I’d totally messed up, but my dentist said the same thing—just wait it out. I...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I hear you on the comfort thing. I tried a dual-layer guard once—supposedly the “best of both worlds”—but it just felt bulky and I still woke up sore....

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Dental schools are such a hidden gem for this stuff—I had a similar experience and honestly felt way less anxious knowing there were extra eyes on eve...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I've had similar experiences with ink stains—vinegar never really did the trick for me either. Rubbing alcohol definitely seems more effective, but I'...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Glad to hear your IV sedation experience went so smoothly. I totally understand why you'd prefer not remembering the procedure—it's a common sentiment...

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

I get where you're coming from, and I agree that real-life stories can be powerful. But honestly, I'm not sure scare tactics always work as intended. ...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

We've been through something similar at our house. My daughter was a master negotiator too—honestly, I was impressed by her creativity. Eventually, we...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Haha, mashed potatoes wore out their welcome with me too. Scrambled eggs are great, but personally, I found oatmeal a bit tricky—it tended to stick ar...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I totally get the gum anxiety, haha. When I first switched, I was paranoid I'd press too hard and end up with sensitive gums or something. Took me a f...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

That's really unfortunate about your grandson's tooth—especially from something as soft as a pretzel. It just goes to show that dental mishaps can hap...

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