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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

Yeah, I actually asked because I get kind of nervous about what’s going in my mouth. Mine are all composite, but I swear I can feel them sometimes, li...

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RE: Weirdly enough, ice packs can help more than you think after dental implants

I totally get what you mean about the cold helping—ice cream was a lifesaver for me too, but I kept worrying if I was making things worse by eating so...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

I totally relate to the anxiety over every twinge—after my root tip surgery, I was convinced something was wrong every time I felt anything weird. Usi...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

That’s interesting, because I’ve been kind of the opposite. I keep hearing people say you just have to push through and try “real” food, but honestly,...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Literally me every single night. I keep thinking, "Is this actually helping, or am I just making a mess and getting water all over the mirror?" I chea...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

I’m glad I’m not the only one who got tired of running to the freezer every twenty minutes. I kept thinking, is this what my life is now? Just me, my ...

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

Same here, honestly. I keep getting mixed messages from my dentist—one minute it’s “let’s keep monitoring,” and then suddenly it’s “you’ll need grafts...

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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

Ugh, I know exactly what you mean. I keep staring at my teeth in the mirror, convinced nothing’s moving, and then I start second-guessing if I’m even ...

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RE: How I prepped for dental implant sedation and what actually worked

That’s interesting, because I’ve been spiraling with all the “do this to relax” advice too. My partner keeps suggesting meditation apps and lavender o...

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

That totally rings true for me. When my daughter was little, we tried the sticker thing and it was fun... for maybe a week? After that, she didn’t car...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

I actually get a bit nervous about switching things up too much. My kiddo gets thrown off by new routines, so when we tried an electric brush after mo...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I wonder if I’m just overthinking every twinge. I had a weird ache after my root canal too, and I kept s...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

I totally get that—after the first day, the ice just made my cheeks feel kind of stiff and tingly, but didn’t really shrink the swelling much. I was s...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

Honestly, I feel the same way—my son just treats the electric one like a toy half the time. I keep stressing about whether he’s actually getting his t...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

This is basically my internal monologue every time something dental happens at home. I tried one of those temp kits on myself last year (cracked filli...

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