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RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky

Seriously, I get so anxious about the cleaning part. I’m always worried there’s still some weird residue left behind, and then I start thinking about ...

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RE: Worried about 6 root canals

I totally get that anxiety—money talk at the dentist always makes me sweat. I wish more offices were upfront like that. And yeah, pain management apps...

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RE: Saw a news piece about more adults getting braces—what’s it really like?

It’s such a relief to hear someone else is worried about over-brushing. I’m always hovering, telling my partner, “gentle circles, not scrubbing!” but ...

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RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?

Yeah, I totally get this. I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, I was so paranoid about doing something wrong that I basically lived on mashed po...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

I totally get what you mean, but I actually found the physical part way harder to deal with. I was so freaked out about dry socket that every ache mad...

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

That’s honestly reassuring to hear. I’m still on the fence about implants myself—partly because I’m a worrier and partly because my wallet isn’t exact...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

Haha, I totally get that weird, gritty toothpaste aftertaste—honestly, it drives me nuts. I know leaving a bit of fluoride on your teeth is supposed t...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I feel you on the “hype myself up” part—sometimes I just stare at the floss like, ugh, not tonight... but then I remember how gross my teeth feel if I...

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

That’s actually really reassuring to hear, because I had the same doubts you did at first. I was so sure electric toothbrushes were just a gimmick—lik...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

I really relate to what you’re saying about the cost of those replacement heads. I get a little anxious every time I have to buy them, honestly. I wis...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

Totally get this. I went through something similar and kept thinking, was it really necessary? But I catch myself smiling in the mirror way more now, ...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My mom was exactly the same way—super anxious about the implant idea. She worried herself sick for weeks before the appointment, but afterward she sai...

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

Mashed avocado sounds like a good idea, actually...wish I'd thought of that when I had my dental work done. Cottage cheese wasn't my favorite either, ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've definitely felt something similar after switching toothpastes. Not sure if it's just my anxiety kicking in or an actual sensitivity issue, but it...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Mint flavors always seem refreshing at first, but I've noticed they're sneakily harsh on gums and teeth. I don't vape, but even minty toothpaste somet...

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