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RE: Battling receding gums: surgery vs. special toothpaste—what worked for you?

You’re not alone with the soft brush thing—I thought it was a scam to get me to buy more toothbrushes. Turns out, my “tough guy” brushing was just mak...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

Not gonna lie, the “just bite into an apple” move is a classic my mom tried on me... and I’m still low-key suspicious of apples. My kid’s got a wobbly...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

Man, you are speaking my language. I swear, my wallet starts sweating every time one of my teeth gets a little twinge. The “wait or fix” debate is bas...

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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?

I used to be all about that “burn” too—felt like I was getting my money’s worth, you know? But honestly, the only thing it did was make my wallet ligh...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

Man, I totally relate to the “pop quiz” feeling. Last time I had a checkup, I was brushing like a maniac the night before—pretty sure my toothbrush wa...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Ain’t that the truth. My wallet was just as stressed as my brain after mine—those prescription rinses cost more than my monthly coffee budget. I tried...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

Man, that sums it up. My wallet actually flinched when I heard “autograft”—I swear there’s a hidden fee for every extra inch of tendon they borrow. I ...

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

Getting bounced around is basically my dental crisis tradition at this point. Last year, I woke up with my face looking like I’d lost a fight with a b...

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

Couldn’t help but laugh at this because I’ve snapped more than one “ultra value” brush mid-yawn. Honestly, sometimes it feels like they’re made of cot...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

All this rinsing after sticky stuff—makes sense, but I gotta say, my wallet wishes it was that easy. I’m not sure if it’s just my luck, but my crown (...

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RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?

When I saw “the numbers,” I was 100% looking at the cost breakdown, not the procedure steps—because honestly, the bill scares me more than the drill. ...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I get the appeal of zirconia for durability, but honestly, porcelain has surprised me. I've had a porcelain crown for about 7 years now, and it's surv...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

We had a similar wake-up call with my daughter, but ours was flavored waters—thought we were being smart and budget-friendly. Turns out, same sugar-ac...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Funny you mention that... my daughter used to be obsessed with bubblegum-flavored toothpaste—like, seriously obsessed. When we switched to mint (becau...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Thin apple slices, huh? I wish I'd thought of that sooner. My go-to was smoothies—cheap, easy, and zero chewing involved. But yeah, biting your cheek ...

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