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RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common—anyone else nervous?

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from with the cost. I went through the same sticker shock when my dentist first mentioned a sinus lift. I even...

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RE: Keeping sore gums in check: what actually works for you?

I kinda feel the opposite about the electric toothbrush thing. I tried going back to a manual one (even a baby toothbrush), but it honestly just felt ...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

It’s kinda wild how much shame people feel about stuff like this. I used to be super embarrassed about my bedtime habits, too. For me, it’s not thumb-...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

I was legit terrified of dry socket too—kept picturing the worst after reading stuff online. I stuck to smoothies and mashed bananas for way longer th...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

Honestly, I’m not totally convinced string floss is always better—at least not for everyone. I tried to get into a routine with it after my first clea...

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RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues

Honestly, I was super skeptical about the whole gum health/diabetes link until my hygienist pointed out some deep pockets at my last cleaning. My A1C ...

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

I totally get that “trust fall” feeling. I was super cautious too—honestly, I didn’t even want to bite into a sandwich for like a week after my braces...

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RE: Tricks that made my kid's braces journey less stressful

The putty was a nightmare for me too, especially when I was stressed and my hands got sweaty—just made it worse. I tried the sheets after someone at t...

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RE: Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?

I get the ice cream thing, but honestly, I was super paranoid about all the sugar right after my surgery. Like, I know you said, That was my worry...

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

That’s exactly how it feels. I asked about an onlay after my first root canal and my dentist just brushed it off, said “we don’t really do those here....

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

White sauce is definitely easier on my mouth, but I gotta admit, I still miss the red sometimes. I’ve tried the olive oil trick too, but for some reas...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

Honestly, I wouldn’t stress too much about it. My kid was the same way, and we just stuck with brushing. Their breath is fine and the dentist hasn’t ...

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

I’ve definitely noticed a difference depending on the brand—some of those whitening toothpastes made my teeth crazy sensitive, while others were just ...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Yeah, I get that. Had mine put in last year and at first I was hyper-aware of every little thing. Now unless I’m chewing something really chewy or sti...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, I totally get the paranoia part. After my first attempt at those whitening strips, my teeth felt like they were buzzing for days—like when you b...

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