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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

I totally get the anxiety about the “science experiment” factor. I actually had a plastic one go missing in my bathroom for a week (don’t ask), and wh...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I totally get this. After my first implant, I was so worried about being “that patient” who keeps calling, especially after getting a surprise bill in...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

Ugh, I relate to this so much. I swear, ever since I got my first crown, brushing has felt like defusing a tiny bomb—like, am I supposed to brush hard...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Sticky notes on the mirrors—honestly, I wish I’d thought of that when I first got mine. I remember avoiding smiling in photos for weeks, just convince...

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

I get nervous about this stuff because I had a ton of cavities as a kid, and my parents always blamed my “bad brushing.” Honestly, I tried, but with a...

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

That’s exactly what happened with me—those silicone covers seemed like a great idea, but I swear they’d vanish the second I had soup or anything remot...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

I totally get the anxiety about dropping things—my hands stiffen up out of nowhere, and I’ve had more than one toothbrush go flying across the sink. I...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I’ve actually tried not rinsing after brushing a few times, and honestly, I just couldn’t get used to it. That weird chalky film you mentioned? Yeah, ...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

Toast felt like a dare to me for weeks. I was convinced my teeth would just... shatter? But honestly, it’s pretty normal to feel that way at first. I ...

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

Same here—nothing stresses me out more than the thought of another emergency trip. I had an onlay done after my own root canal, and honestly, it’s hel...

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RE: Early Dental Visits Matter More Than Parents Realize

Oh, for sure. My son started fidgeting the minute we walked in, and I realized I was gripping the armrest like it was a lifeline. I try to act calm bu...

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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

Totally relate to the “is this really necessary?” question. I swear, every time I’m in that chair, I just want someone to tell me it’s all a bad dream...

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

That exhaustion thing really caught me off guard too. I remember thinking, “I’ll just nap for a couple hours and be back to normal,” but nope. I was w...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

That vague “few months” thing always makes me nervous too. I remember asking twice, and still got a different answer each time. My son’s lasted throug...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

I get nervous about every little thing too, honestly. My youngest would drool and chew on everything for weeks, but the first tooth came out of nowher...

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