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RE: Battle of the pastes: Parodontax vs. Corsodyl for sore gums?

Battle Of The Pastes: Parodontax Vs. Corsodyl For Sore Gums? I’m right there with you on the mirror-checking habit. I swear, after a week on Corsodyl...

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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?

That’s kind of what I’m worried about too—like, what happens when the “fun” stuff stops working? I get anxious thinking I’ll mess up the routine if I ...

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RE: How did you deal with your first day in braces? Poll inside

I get what you mean about the threader being meditative, but honestly, I just couldn’t stick with it for long. For me, the whole process felt awkward ...

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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

Yeah, the wire showing on the Hawley makes me feel weird too, like people notice right away. I get what you mean about the Essix squeezing—mine someti...

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RE: Brushing your teeth could be good for your heart too?

I keep hearing about that too, but my dentist just tells me to floss more and doesn’t really get into the science. I get super anxious about health st...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

Bathroom selfies, huh? That actually makes me feel a bit better about checking my gums with my phone camera. I always worry I’m being dramatic, but I’...

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RE: How long does your toothbrush actually take to charge?

I’m always paranoid about running out of battery mid-brush, so I plug mine in every night. But honestly, it seems to take forever—maybe 12 hours? Some...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Totally get this. I was convinced I’d be fine with “normal” food after a couple days—nope, big mistake. My gums felt raw for days, and honestly, it ma...

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

I get super anxious about waiting, but my dentist said sometimes letting things “settle” can help, depending on what’s going on. I still worry, though...

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RE: Knocked-out tooth: milk or saliva—what’s actually better?

I totally relate to the panic when something like this happens—my brain just kind of short-circuits. I’ve heard the same thing about putting the tooth...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

That’s wild about the food textures—I thought I was just being weird about that. I’m only three weeks out and still get that “static shock” feeling if...

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RE: That weird mix of nerves and excitement before getting your braces off

I keep worrying about the retainer too—like, what if I lose it or it just feels weird? I totally get the “mouth too small” thing. When my cousin got h...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I get being cautious, but I’m honestly never sure when to push back or just trust what they’re saying. Like, waiting sounds good in theory, but what i...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

That’s such a good way to put it. I’ve been super nervous about trying anything whitening because my teeth are already sensitive, and it’s easy to get...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

I’m honestly kind of nervous reading all these dry socket stories—just had a wisdom tooth pulled and now I’m basically googling every twinge. I actual...

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