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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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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Back in the ‘80s, I’d have laughed if someone handed me a tongue scraper. Toothbrush, floss, call it a day—right? But my hygienist kept nagging about ...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

You’re not kidding about garlic. I swear, I could brush, floss, scrape, and gargle with jet fuel and still wake up smelling like an Italian restaurant...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

You’re speaking my language. My countertop’s about as subtle as a lawnmower, but my dentist stopped nagging me about bleeding gums. Did you ever try r...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

You ever try to ignore a weird feeling in your mouth, hoping it'll just sort itself out? I swear, every time I do that, it comes back to bite me—somet...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

I hear you about the mess—I swear my water flosser’s done more for my bathroom tiles than any cleaning spray. But honestly, it’s the only thing that g...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

If there’s a magic whitening trick that doesn’t fry your nerves or empty your wallet, I haven’t found it yet. I tried those coconut oil “pulling” thin...

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

That vinegar routine sounds like it’d clear my sinuses faster than my trays. Ever tried those fizzy denture cleaning tablets? I gave ‘em a go after my...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Yeah, I hear ya on the insurance thing...mine basically told me grinding was "cosmetic"—like seriously? Anyway, my dentist actually steered me away fr...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, denture tablets? Are we cleaning mouthguards or grandma's teeth here? Seriously though, does anyone else's mouthguard start looking questionable...

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

Wait, hairspray for ink stains? I've heard that one before, but honestly, never had much luck with it myself. Maybe I'm just buying the wrong stuff? L...

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