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

Totally get that—been there myself. I had a root canal redone once because they missed a canal too. Honestly, it’s wild how sneaky those little canals...

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

I’ve been in that exact spot—thought I was done after the first root canal, only to be told a second round was needed. At first, it felt like a punch ...

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RE: Whitening at the Dentist vs. At-Home Kits: Which Did You Like More?

I get the hesitation—my first whitening was at the dentist, and while the results were fast, my teeth were super sensitive for almost a week after. I’...

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RE: Little tweaks for a straighter smile: what actually works?

That snap sound caught me off guard too, especially the first couple of nights—I kept taking them out super slowly, hoping it’d be quieter, but nope. ...

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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

I’ve had a few root canals over the years, and honestly, saltwater rinses have always been my go-to. Mouthwash—even the alcohol-free kind—just felt wa...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

That metallic orange juice thing is all too real. I thought my taste buds were just getting lazy, but my hygienist said some mouthwashes (especially t...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

That’s exactly it. I used to brush off all those “this could happen to you” talks, too. Didn’t really start taking it seriously until I had to get a c...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

I totally get your anxiety about sleeping with something new in your mouth—it felt pretty strange for me at first too. Honestly though, after a couple...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

You're definitely not alone—I worried a lot about that when my kids were toddlers too. Dentists usually reassure parents that a tiny smear of fluoride...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

That's solid advice. I remember my first attempt at homemade peppermint tincture—let's just say my sinuses were clearer than they'd ever been, haha. D...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've had similar experiences myself—regular whitening strips made my teeth pretty sensitive, especially to cold drinks afterward. Switching to lower p...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

I completely relate to that midnight panic moment—been there myself. Orthodontists definitely undersell the weird sensations braces can cause, probabl...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I totally get that frustration—my braces journey lasted nearly three years too, and I remember thinking they'd never come off. Retainers really are sn...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've used interdental brushes for a couple of years now, and honestly, they're pretty effective once you get the hang of them. At first, they felt awk...

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