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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

That line cracked me up—so true. I’ve seen so many patients frustrated with the “special” brands, and honestly, most sugar-free options are fine if yo...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

That “wait until it hurts” approach is way more common than people admit. Can’t blame you for changing your tune after a root canal though—those thing...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

Couldn’t agree more with this. I see so many parents getting stressed about “the right” toothpaste, but honestly, the best toothpaste is the one your ...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

Braces can make the whole flossing thing feel like a mini obstacle course, right? Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of kids do really well with water flossers...

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RE: How soon do you notice bleeding gums?

It’s honestly so common for people to assume it’s just a flossing thing. You’re not alone there. Whitening toothpastes can sometimes irritate the gums...

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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery

Funny, I actually found cold foods tougher than hot ones—ice cream sounded great in theory, but it made my gums ache. Texture was a big deal for me to...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

That “not quite real” feeling is honestly one of the biggest things folks mention after getting implants, but I’d push back a bit on the idea that it ...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

That’s so frustrating, seriously. Dental billing can be a maze, and I see patients get tripped up by those terms all the time. “Repositioning fee” usu...

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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine

I get where you’re coming from about water flossers—they can seem like a lot, especially with all those settings. But honestly, I’ve seen some people ...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

That’s a totally fair concern—bridges can sometimes put extra pressure on the teeth next door, but honestly, if you keep up with your cleanings and ch...

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

That makes a lot of sense—moisture really is the main culprit with that funky smell. Separating the brush head and letting it air out is a solid move....

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RE: Making oral biopsies less scary: my comfort hacks

That made me laugh—honestly, I hear this all the time and it’s so true. People really underestimate how much those little things matter when you’re st...

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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

Those denture tablets can leave a weird film, yeah—I always tell folks to rinse trays for a solid minute after soaking, but sometimes that gritty feel...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

That’s a really common experience—people are usually surprised by what gets missed, even with good brushing and flossing habits. I’ve seen folks who w...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

That’s so true—it always feels like you’re hyper-aware of it at first. I’ve seen some folks try thinner guards, but then they worry about durability. ...

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