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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

I totally get the dry mouth thing—since I started vaping, my mouth feels weirdly sticky and thirsty all the time. Is that normal? I’m new to all this ...

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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

I’m glad you brought this up because I’ve been kind of paranoid about the same thing. I got my first tongue scraper a couple months ago (stainless too...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Is it weird that I’m actually relieved other people have this problem? I always get super anxious about my breath after lunch, especially if there’s g...

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RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?

I totally relate to the “pressure washer” feeling. I was honestly scared I’d hurt myself the first time, so I kept it at the lowest setting for weeks....

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Wait, you just use water in the ultrasonic thing? I thought you had to add some kind of cleaner or tablet for it to actually work. Does it really get ...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

I totally get this. I’m still dragging my feet about getting an implant because the cost freaks me out, but hearing you say life really did get easier...

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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

Does anyone else worry about germs lingering, even if it looks clean? I get super anxious about bacteria, so I started soaking my brush head in mouthw...

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

That’s honestly such a relief to hear. I keep imagining all kinds of complicated tools and noises, but if it’s just cleaning and painting, maybe it’s ...

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

That dry socket paranoia is real. I was so scared to eat anything solid that I basically lived on pudding and mashed potatoes for days. The idea of bi...

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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

I totally get that. I’ve had moments where I’m like, is this as good as it gets now? Or am I just being impatient? The clicking drives me up the wall ...

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

I’m right there with you on the aftertaste thing—it’s like brushing with minty glue and then just… living with it? I’ve always wondered if that “don’t...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

Totally get this. I’m about a week out from my own root tip surgery and still can’t handle anything but soft stuff. Is it normal for the swelling to j...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

This is exactly what’s got me so nervous. I’m a week out from my implant and the stitches look... not great? They’re not red or oozing, but there’s th...

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RE: Making braces adjustments less of a pain (literally): my go-to trick

That’s interesting, because I actually found the silicone way easier to use than the regular wax. The texture just felt less sticky to me. Did your ki...

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

Honestly, I think it's mostly personality. My surgeon was super professional but didn't crack a single joke, and I was a nervous wreck. Maybe next tim...

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