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RE: Tooth brushing tricks that actually worked for my stubborn kid

My son was all about the novelty too, but he kept biting the brush head—guess he liked the vibration on his teeth. We had a lot of toothpaste foam eve...

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RE: Keeping those stitches clean after a tooth pull—what worked for me

When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, those little plastic syringes were a lifesaver for flushing out food bits—though to be honest, it still felt like a...

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RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?

That’s exactly what freaked me out the first time I heard it. I was so eager to get my son’s molars protected that I kept asking about sealants at eve...

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RE: BRACES HURT WAY MORE THAN I EXPECTED... WHAT HELPS?

The wax definitely saved me a few times, but I kept losing it or forgetting to replace it after eating... which was a mess with anything remotely warm...

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

Totally get what you mean about lighting—overhead fluorescents make me look like I’m baring fangs, but side light is way more forgiving. I used to str...

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RE: How much did your dental implant + extraction actually cost?

That “grocery list” feeling is real—I remember seeing all those line items and it just kept growing. I was floored by the separate charge for the bone...

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RE: braces vs clear aligners: which made you feel less self-conscious?

I get what you mean about braces feeling super obvious, but honestly, I felt less self-conscious with them than aligners. With braces, it’s like, ever...

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