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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

Bread gets me every time too, especially the crusts. It just sort of packs in and feels way tougher than you’d expect. I actually had more trouble wit...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

That’s actually something I’ve worried about—how subtle those palate changes can be. I had no idea thumb sucking could mess with breathing or snoring ...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

That’s exactly it. I always worry about messing something up, so I tend to barely move my jaw after a tightening. But honestly, being too still just m...

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RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?

Yeah, those tiny brushes are so pricey for what they are. I get nervous about reusing them too much, but honestly, the cost adds up fast if you’re tos...

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RE: When the first fix doesn’t stick: a dental do-over adventure

Totally get this—being prepared just makes things less nerve-wracking, even if it’s not the most “positive” convo. That’s exactly it. I always wonder...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

The cost thing really gets me too—like, you expect to pay for the extraction, but nobody tells you about the extra gauze, the endless saline rinses, o...

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RE: Would You Worry If Your Gums Suddenly Got Sensitive?

I’m the same—if it’s just a day or two, I try not to stress. But my mind always jumps to the worst-case scenario... Receding gums, infection, you name...

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RE: Custom night guards vs. store-bought: which actually helps your teeth more?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I was nervous about the same thing—like, what if a custom guard actually messed with my bite or made my jaw hu...

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RE: Kicking the thumb habit—anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?

Same here—my son’s teeth looked way off for a while from thumb sucking, especially the front ones. I was honestly stressed about it, but after he quit...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

Ugh, I can totally relate to those rough nights. We tried the “binky fairy” thing, but I’ll admit, I was more nervous than my kid. The dentist kept wa...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I definitely got blindsided by extra charges after my implant. I thought the follow-ups were included… nope. It made me super anxious about calling wi...

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

That’s exactly my worry too. My daughter loves her unicorn manual brush, but honestly, I’m not sure she’s actually cleaning any better. She hated the ...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

I totally get that. I had a similar situation and honestly, I kept second-guessing everything—onlay or crown? My dentist said onlays are less invasive...

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

I’m always nervous about leaving toothpaste foam in my mouth, honestly. Feels weird, like I’ll accidentally swallow it or something. I tried just spit...

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