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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

Honestly, I get that it can feel personal, but I kind of appreciate the bluntness sometimes. When my hygienist calls out numbers, it’s like a reality ...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Funny you mention the afternoon thing—I used to think I was just making excuses for myself, but my ortho actually told me something about pain recepto...

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

I get where you’re coming from—dental bills are no joke, and that “weird twinge” feeling is the worst. But I actually lean the other way when it comes...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

I totally get what you mean. My own crown (on a root canal molar) has held up for almost eight years, but my friend’s popped off twice in less than th...

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

Couldn’t agree more. Dental schools are such a hidden gem for stuff like whitening or even cleanings. The extra time’s a small trade-off for the savin...

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RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a bit more luck with those kits than most. I mean, yeah, they’re not perfect, but in a pinch the...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. For me, the monthly payments felt less scary—like, spreading it out meant I could keep my emergency fund untouch...

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

I had the exact same issue—didn't even realize I was grinding until my dentist pointed out the wear on my teeth. Honestly, I was skeptical about align...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Honey's a solid choice—gentle on teeth and tastes great. Citrus isn't terrible occasionally, but yeah, dentists usually warn about enamel erosion. Min...

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