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RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?

Honestly, I keep bouncing back and forth on this. I get why long-term health is supposed to be the priority, but when you’re actually in the thick of ...

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

Honestly, that’s kinda how I feel too. My dentist said my teeth looked “less stained,” but my gums still aren’t great. Anyone else notice their cleani...

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

We tried the “cold turkey” route too and it was...not cheap, actually. Had to buy a bunch of little “replacement” comfort things after the meltdown, w...

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

I hear you on the bagel thing—those used to be my go-to breakfast, but now I just eye them suspiciously. I had a similar moment of panic when I bit in...

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

Honestly, I kind of wish my dentist would go on a little about enamel and bacteria—mine just hands me the bill and says, “See you in six months.” When...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

That’s interesting—my kiddo actually got more worked up after watching one of those dentist cartoons too. Guess it depends on the kid, but I’m with yo...

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

That oil change comparison is actually spot on—never thought of it that way. I always feel like I’m doing everything right at home too, but then I go ...

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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off—how to make it less awkward?

Haha, yeah, the wobbly feeling is weird. I keep poking at my teeth because it just feels off—they’re not loose, but it’s like my brain thinks they mig...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

Totally get what you mean about the “overkill vibe.” I kept thinking, how much more can I possibly do for my kid’s teeth? But then those white spots s...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

I totally get what you mean—sometimes it feels like they’re trying to play it safe, but it’s not cheap if you don’t actually need the antibiotics. I h...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I totally get this—my tongue was on a mission to inspect every millimeter for weeks. For me, it took maybe a month before I stopped thinking about it ...

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

I get what you mean about hydrogen peroxide. I’ve definitely ruined a couple of thrifted shirts thinking I was being clever with the “just a dab” tric...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Honestly, I’m with you there. I tried a water flosser once (borrowed from my cousin) and it just felt like an expensive way to spray water all over my...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Eight months sounds pretty impressive, honestly. Mine usually start looking rough around the 5-month mark, even with regular scrubbing. I've wondered ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Flavored toothpaste worked pretty well for us, but honestly, the novelty wore off kinda quick. What actually ended up helping was letting them pick th...

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