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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

Totally relate to this. I always thought my slightly crooked front tooth was just in my head until I caught it in a candid shot at a wedding. It bugge...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

I totally get where you’re coming from with saltwater rinses getting old fast—my dentist swore by them too, but after a couple days, my mouth felt raw...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

I totally get the worry about stuff getting stuck—been there. I tried silk floss once because it sounded so eco-friendly, but honestly, it just shredd...

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RE: How sticking to a simple gum care habit actually worked for me

Totally hear you on the soft brushes—my gums got way less tender once I switched. It’s wild how much difference a gentle technique makes too. Those fl...

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

My kid was the same—she couldn’t stand the “tickle” of the electric one and said it made her teeth feel weird. We just stuck with her rainbow manual b...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—transparency means a lot, especially with something as big (and pricey) as implants. I’ve found that if a denti...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean. Mint gum is everywhere but if your mouth’s already dry, it just feels like chewing a cold towel—fresh for a sec, th...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

Distraction’s pretty much my go-to too. When I chipped a molar last winter, I was so paranoid about messing up the temp stuff they put in. I tried to ...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

I hear you on the toothpaste flavors—cinnamon is about as wild as I’ll go, and even that took some convincing. Someone here once tried the bacon one j...

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RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces

I hear you on the mushy food fatigue, but I actually found soups—like pureed veggie or chicken broth with tiny pasta—were a lifesaver for my kid. Less...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

I get where you're coming from, but I do think sometimes dentists can be a bit too quick to treat every tiny spot they see. My nephew had what looked ...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Totally relate. I’ve had a few custom guards and honestly, none ever felt truly natural. For me, stress definitely made it worse—on rough days, I’d wa...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—sometimes it really is just a guessing game. My oldest drooled and chewed on everything for months, and we were...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Honestly, I relate to the “zapped” feeling from those whitening kits—been there, regretted that. I tried the activated charcoal trend for a while, and...

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

I get what you’re saying about calling your dentist first, but I’ve gotta push back a little. I had a friend who thought her face swelling was just a ...

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