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RE: Back to business after wisdom tooth removal: the saga continues

That tingling is no joke. I remember thinking it’d fade in a day or two, but my lower lip and chin felt half-asleep for like a week. I kept poking at ...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

Not gonna lie, I get the appeal of floss picks for those late nights, but I always feel like they don’t quite get between my teeth as well as regular ...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience with my implant. I asked about all the “what ifs” and my dentist kind of bru...

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RE: Wax or painkillers: what’s your go-to for sudden braces agony?

I get what you mean about the ice chips—it always sounded like a quick fix, but I was paranoid about cracking something too. Never really did much for...

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RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?

Yeah, I totally relate to this. I was brushing like a maniac for years and still ended up with cavities in between my teeth. Turns out, my teeth are s...

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RE: How long do those metal tongue cleaners actually last?

Seven years is honestly way better than I expected for something like that. I’ve had mine about four years and it’s still going strong, but I do notic...

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RE: Getting my kid to the dentist without tears—how do you do it?

Yeah, I’ve definitely noticed that the more details I give my son, the more anxious he gets. Last time, I tried to be upfront about the cleaning tools...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

I get stuck in that loop all the time. With my son, he’d get super clingy and chew on everything, but once he started tugging at his ear, I knew it wa...

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

I’ve wondered about this too, especially since my youngest is super into all the “big kid” mouthwashes right now. Our dentist told us that as long as ...

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RE: Picking the right blast: a dental adventure

I totally get that “am I missing something?” vibe, especially after switching to a softer brush. For years, I thought I had to brush so hard my gums w...

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

Yeah, I totally get that. I was super paranoid about infections after my surgery, too—probably rinsed with saltwater more times than my dentist would’...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

I get what you mean, but I’m not always convinced every weird taste or tingle is a sign of trouble. I’ve had random sensitivity that just went away af...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Yeah, that's a solid point—guards can get pricey fast and might not tackle the root issue. Have you thought about maybe trying some relaxation techniq...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I was a hardcore manual toothbrush user forever, mostly because I felt like I had better control over the pressure and angle. But after my dentist kep...

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