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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

I totally get the sticker shock—when I needed both, I remember thinking the root canal would be the big expense, but the crown actually cost me more. ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Can totally relate to the “gross but satisfying” feeling—there’s something weirdly addictive about seeing what comes off. I also started with a plasti...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Totally get what you mean about bread—sometimes I’d look at a sandwich and just nope out. My weirdest one was with apples. I used to love them, but af...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I totally get what you mean about “getting used to” chewing on one side. After I lost a premolar, I thought I’d just tough it out for a bit, but then ...

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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

This cracked me up—been there, done that, and yep, I still catch myself counting sometimes. I totally agree about Sonicare being more “fun” at first. ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Man, I remember that phase where it felt like my braces were just… there. Not doing anything, not hurting (which made me suspicious), and definitely n...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried the charcoal toothpaste myself, and honestly, it's not as gritty as you'd think...but it does make your sink look like a crime scene, lol. ...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Haha, your chamomile story reminds me of when I first tried making peppermint oil at home. Thought I'd nailed it until I brushed my teeth with it—talk...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Monthly payments were a huge relief for me too. I remember when my dentist first quoted the upfront cost, my eyes practically popped out of my head, l...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I totally hear you on the sensitivity issue—that baking soda paste can be brutal if you're not careful. But honestly, I've had pretty decent results w...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've heard that warning about toothpaste scratching retainers too, but honestly, I've used it occasionally on my clear aligners without any noticeable...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

My daughter had sedation for dental work last year when she was 5, and honestly, it went way smoother than I'd imagined. She was a bit groggy afterwar...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

It's interesting you mention saltwater rinses helping so much—I actually had the opposite experience. My dentist recommended them too, but honestly, I...

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

Haha, couldn't agree more. We went through a similar toothpaste drama with our youngest—turns out moderation and supervision were key. Also, crunchy v...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I've definitely had mixed experiences with sensitive toothpastes myself. For me, even the ones specifically labeled for sensitivity didn't always do t...

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