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RE: What did you get after your root canal: crown, filling, or something else?

I went with the crown after my root canal on a molar about three years ago. Not gonna lie, my wallet cried a little, but I haven’t had any issues sinc...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Totally get that. I felt the same way for years, but honestly, just sticking with it made a big difference for me. My gums finally calmed down after a...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

I get what you mean about worrying if you’re messing up your teeth. I chewed on pens and glasses for years—never really noticed any lasting effects, h...

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

You nailed it with the saltwater rinse—simple, but it really does the trick. I’ve tried clove oil too, and yeah, it’s a bit of a wild card. Soft foods...

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RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?

I totally relate—after my last tooth came out, I was reading everything I could find and still felt clueless. It’s wild how even dentists don’t always...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

I used to think I was overdoing it with the fluoride rinses, especially after seeing all those warnings. My dentist told me to just spit, not rinse wi...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

That grout line joke hit close to home for me too—used to think the harder I brushed, the cleaner my teeth would be. Turns out, not so much. I had a h...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

That reminds me of my grandkids—one of them used to stomp off if the pick broke. I get it, those things can be frustrating. For me, picks made flossin...

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RE: Keeping your mouth happy after a root canal

Definitely relate to the “did I ruin it?” spiral—every time I felt a twinge, I’d convince myself something was wrong. It’s wild how much your mind foc...

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

I noticed the same thing with crunchy foods—felt a bit weird at first, almost like my mouth was learning to chew all over again. The pressure did seem...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Those little brushes are a weird adjustment, aren’t they? I remember when my hygienist first handed me a pack—felt like she was giving me a tiny bottl...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Mornings were always a scramble at our house too—sometimes just getting the toothbrush in my mouth felt like a win. I’m curious, did your kid ever pus...

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

Had to get my root canal redone after a couple years—turns out one of the roots was curved and the infection just wouldn’t quit. Didn’t see it coming ...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

That line made me laugh—so true. I remember feeling like I had to relearn eating for a while. It does get easier, though. I still use those little bru...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I’ve dealt with sensitive teeth for years, and I totally get the urge to grab whatever promises “whiter” on the label. Honestly, neither Crest 3D Whit...

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