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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

Floss picks are a game changer, but does anyone else end up poking their gums more than the food? Maybe it’s just my clumsy hands. Salt water rinses t...

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RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?

Yeah, “let’s keep an eye on this spot” is basically dental suspense. I’ve had that line thrown at me for decades and it’s always the same tooth, too, ...

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

I swear, those “all-in” estimates are like unicorns—everyone talks about them but you never see one in the wild. Last time I asked for a full cost bre...

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RE: How people are handling tooth trauma pain lately

You’re not kidding about the anxiety—waiting for that dentist appointment feels like torture. I tried chewing on the other side, but somehow everythin...

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RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me

Blending meats was a low point for me too—pureed turkey tasted like regret. I tried adding a little gravy, but it just made everything look and smell ...

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RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out

I’ve always wondered if the whole “no straw” rule is a bit overhyped. I mean, I used one by accident too—didn’t get a dry socket either, just felt a b...

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

That tongue thing is wild, isn’t it? Mine wouldn’t leave my teeth alone for days. It was like I had a brand new mouth and my tongue was the inspector....

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

You’re not alone—my grandkids think my metal tongue scraper looks like a medieval torture device. But honestly, I just rinse it off and hit it with a ...

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

I hear you on the cheap floss snapping—been there, done that, and nearly launched the little plastic spool across the bathroom. Ever try that waxed st...

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

That line made me laugh—seriously, it’s like these things are built to withstand a nuclear blast, not just a little teeth grinding. I remember getting...

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

That’s the vibe I get too, every single time. I’ve asked about onlays for myself after a root canal and my dentist looked at me like I’d just invented...

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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

You’re not alone there—mine’s basically a $150 dust collector. But does anyone actually notice a difference between the basic electrics and the ones w...

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RE: If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?

That’s exactly how I felt—like I was on a dental rollercoaster with no brakes. My dentist barely gave me a minute to think, and suddenly I’m nodding a...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

You’re not kidding about dental drama always picking the worst timing. Why is it never a boring Tuesday at 10am? I’ve had to drag myself to urgent car...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Ain’t that the truth. Last time I tried one of those fancy electric brushes, my gums bled like I was auditioning for a vampire flick. The hygienist ju...

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