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RE: Struggling to keep up with brushing when feeling down—any tricks that actually help?

The buzzing gets to me too, honestly. I keep thinking I’m going to wear my gums down or something, since I can’t really tell how hard I’m pressing. Ha...

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RE: Getting comfortable with a big smile even when your gums show

Totally get what you mean about hiding your smile—been there. I used to be super self-conscious about my gums showing, too. I always wondered if peopl...

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RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?

I get what you mean about the whole trust thing. I had a root canal on one of my molars last year and my dentist was really pushing for a crown right ...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from a simple extraction or a surgical one?

That’s interesting, because I always thought the “simple” extractions would be easier too. Did they charge you more for the surgical one with all thos...

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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

Is stainless steel easy to keep clean though? I always wonder if it starts to rust or get gross over time, especially if you’re not super careful dryi...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

Same here—if I don’t move it, it just gets worse (plus, who can afford extra appointments if things get messed up?). But then I worry, what if I move ...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

We tried to avoid thumb-sucking too, but honestly, my son got so attached to his binky that taking it away felt impossible. Did you ever try those “bi...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

This is exactly what I keep wondering about, especially since those electric brushes aren’t cheap. My son begged for one after seeing a commercial—he ...

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RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me

The chin-numbness is no joke—felt like half my face was asleep for weeks. I did try yogurt because it was cheap and easy to find, but ice cream was ki...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

Yeah, I’ve run into the same problem with stuff just slipping off. The washcloth idea was great, but I couldn’t get it to stay either. What ended up w...

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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?

Can we talk about those cost freak-outs for a sec? Because every time my aligner app pings me, I get this little jolt of “wait, am I about to owe some...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

That makes a lot of sense, honestly. I always wonder if waiting it out could end up saving money in the long run, since extra procedures aren’t cheap....

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RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about powering through the strips. I tried doing the full two weeks once, and my teeth were so sensitive I could bar...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

That’s so true about infections making things way worse. I had a “simple” molar pulled last year and it ended up costing me way more than my wisdom te...

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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

Did your insurance cover the sealants for your kids? I keep hearing they’re worth it, but I’m not sure if the cost adds up, especially with multiple k...

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