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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

That metallic taste after a root canal is the worst—I remember thinking my morning coffee tasted like pennies for a week. Chewing gum helped, but I al...

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RE: Keeping kids’ braces clean—what actually works?

That watermelon flavor is rough—my youngest tried a “bubblegum” toothpaste once and swore it tasted like medicine and dirt mixed together. I totally f...

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

That cracked me up—my last dentist said something about “complex anatomy” and I was like, “Are my teeth winning awards for being weird?” I’ve had a re...

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

I’m with you—water flossers feel so much easier, especially around crowns and bridges, but I still end up using regular floss a few times a week. My h...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

I get where you’re coming from—implants really do make things easier day-to-day. But honestly, I’ve had full uppers and lowers for years, and after th...

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

I’m totally with you there. Water flossers feel awesome, especially if your gums are a bit sensitive, but I’ve never felt like they get every last thi...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

I hear you on the floss threaders—those things are tiny escape artists. I’ve had both a bridge and an implant (long dental saga) and honestly, neither...

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RE: Gums can shrink back too—did you know stress might play a role?

I’ve totally noticed that too—my gums get way more sensitive when I’m stressed, even if I’m on top of brushing and flossing. It’s wild how much your b...

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RE: What if you forget your retainer for a whole day?

That is so true. I remember thinking one missed night wouldn’t matter, but wow, my retainer felt like it shrank overnight. It’s kind of surprising how...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

After my implants, I tried to follow the dentist’s suggested schedule—every three months at first, then every six. Honestly, I grumbled about the cost...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

Yeah, my dentist actually commented that my gums looked a lot healthier after I switched to the electric one with the pressure sensor. I used to think...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

Same here—every little twinge and I’m convinced my gums are plotting something. Electric brushes took me a while to get used to, too. Honestly, I thin...

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

Yeah, I’ve had that same experience with urgent care—feels like a bandaid fix, not a real solution. Last year I cracked a molar late at night and hone...

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RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?

That tissue trick is classic—been there with a random napkin during a movie night. I swear, wires have a sixth sense for poking at the worst times. I ...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Totally get this. After I lost a molar, my other teeth started playing musical chairs—my dentist warned me, but I didn’t expect to feel it so much. I ...

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