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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I’ve noticed the same thing with those disclosing tablets—they don’t lie. I switched to a sonic toothbrush and honestly, it’s wild how much more stuff...

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RE: I have so many cavities

Honestly, I’m with you there. I think the “spa day” comparison is a bit of a stretch—my last root canal felt more like sitting through a long software...

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

Interesting—honestly, I noticed a pretty big difference, but not always in a good way. With implants, I get that “real tooth” sensation, but sometimes...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Honestly, I think the lighting issue is a bit overblown. I’ve noticed even natural teeth can look weird under harsh LEDs or those blue-tinted shop lig...

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

Yeah, the price swings are wild. I noticed the same thing when I started calling around—one office even tried to upsell me on a 3D scan like it was so...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I used to be convinced electric was the “superior” tech, but seeing how much sensory stuff can impact ...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I tried a water flosser after my kid got braces, thinking it’d be a game-changer for those impossible gaps. It definitely blasted out food bits, but h...

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

Can totally relate to that low-key panic when you realize you forgot your retainer. I’ve done it a few times—once even left it in my laptop bag for a ...

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RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"

That’s wild, I’ve wondered the same thing—like, why isn’t there some kind of at-home indicator for sealant wear? I mean, we have pH strips and UV ligh...

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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine

That “bird’s nest” scenario sounds way too familiar. I tried a budget floss once that basically exploded on contact with my fillings—felt like I was p...

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

My experience was pretty similar—honestly, the paperwork was more stressful than the actual root canal. I spent an hour on the phone with my insurance...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

That line cracked me up—been there more times than I care to admit. I totally get what you mean about the metal scrapers. I tried the plastic ones (ev...

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RE: Why does recovery from wisdom teeth removal feel way worse than anyone warns you?

I get the appeal of skipping the pricey stuff, but I actually had a different experience with the prescription rinse. I tried to tough it out with jus...

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