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RE: Why my dentist swears by electric toothbrushes (and now maybe I do too?)

That brings back memories. I had braces twice (don’t ask), and honestly, flossing was the worst part. I swear the only thing that got me through was s...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Toast was my weakness too, but I waited until things felt less raw—honestly, I was terrified of crumbs getting stuck. I did the saltwater rinses relig...

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RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?

It really is wild how much dental stuff can cost—my last deep cleaning was basically a mini vacation I didn’t get to go on. I totally get the feeling ...

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

Totally agree about the lukewarm saltwater—honestly, I started microwaving mine for a few seconds just to avoid that cold shock on my teeth. Mouthwash...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

That “metal smile” thing totally threw me off at first too. I kept thinking everyone was staring, but honestly, most people barely notice. I get the a...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Totally agree about the cordless ones being a lifesaver—especially if your bathroom is tiny like mine. I switched to lukewarm water after a few icy sh...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I've used both types too, and honestly, I think the countertop's stronger pressure is a bit overrated. Sure, it's powerful, but I've found that consis...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Had something similar after my implant, but mine was more bitter than salty or metallic. Dentist said it could be related to antibiotics messing with ...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

That's a good point about polishing. I've had both porcelain and zirconia crowns over the years, and honestly, my zirconia ones have been a total cham...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally agree about getting a second opinion—did that myself after feeling stuck for months, and it was a game changer. Turns out my original ortho wa...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

I remember thinking bananas would be easy too, but somehow they got gummy and stuck everywhere. Weirdly enough, pasta was my safe food—especially mac ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I was skeptical about cordless too, but honestly, the newer models surprised me. Battery life's decent now, and power-wise they're gentler on sensitiv...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Been there, done that... those whitening toothpastes promise miracles, but honestly, they're just not worth the pain. I remember when I got sucked int...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Haha, glad you had a good experience with laughing gas. I've actually done both IV sedation and laughing gas for different procedures, and honestly, b...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

I see your point, but honestly, I found diving deeper into some specifics beforehand really boosted my confidence. Knowing exactly what my options wer...

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