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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Thin toast is a lifesaver, but honestly, I still miss biting into a proper bagel without worrying I’ll pull something loose. Have you found any bread ...

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RE: What foods did you give up or swap after getting braces?

That’s exactly why I gave up on chips too—one bite and I’d panic about snapping something loose. Did you ever try soft tortillas instead of bread or c...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I hear you on the “expensive experiments”—I’ve got half a drawer full of things that promised miracle breath and just left me with weird aftertastes o...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I hear you on the genetics thing—my sister barely brushes and never gets cavities, but I floss after every meal and still get those sneaky in-between ...

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RE: DOES EVERY CAVITY REALLY NEED A CROWN OR IS IT OVERKILL SOMETIMES?

Haha, same here—crowns are like the luxury cars of dental work. I’ve had two dentists give totally different advice on the same tooth. One said crown ...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

Yeah, I get what you mean. After my last crown, the tooth felt loose for a couple days and I was convinced it’d come out if I bit into anything harder...

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

Yeah, I had to nudge my dentist a bit for specifics. He’s efficient but not super chatty, so I just ask straight up about pain, cost, and what could g...

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RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"

Has anyone actually had sealants fall off and not realize it for a while? My kid’s dentist said they’re good for years, but we noticed one missing at ...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

I totally get the paranoia about brushing near the spot—honestly, I’m still a bit jumpy even though it’s been weeks. The salt water thing is tricky......

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

That’s been my experience too. All those “advanced” rinses and whitening promises—half the time I’m just left with a numb tongue and a lighter wallet....

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

That weird out-of-place feeling is so real. I remember when I got my first zirconia crown, it felt like I’d accidentally gotten a piece of Lego glued ...

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RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind

That’s so true. My daughter was mortified about the lines at first, but honestly, after a week or two she barely noticed them. The cold spoon trick wo...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Strawberry sparkle toothpaste...that brings back memories. We definitely went through the “pick your own flavor” phase, and honestly, I’m with you—any...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m still not totally convinced a night guard is necessary for every kid with a zirconia crown. My daughter had on...

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

Yeah, totally get what you mean about that marble feeling. When I got my zirconia crown, the dentist warned me it'd feel "different," but honestly, I ...

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