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RE: Tooth Knocked Out At Playground—What Would You Do?

This part surprised me—why exactly shouldn’t you replant a baby tooth? I get that adult teeth are more important to save, but is there risk of damagin...

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RE: Sealants for Kids: When Did Your Dentist Recommend Them?

That’s exactly what confused me. My daughter’s dentist said her molars were “almost” ready, but insurance wouldn’t budge. I kept wondering if it was w...

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RE: How picky are you about cleaning around your braces or aligners?

I get what you mean about feeling self-conscious—using those little brushes in public always made me feel awkward, but honestly, my dentist said it’s ...

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RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?

That’s actually interesting to hear, because I had the reverse experience—my kid’s school sealants have held up for years, while the ones from our reg...

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RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal

That’s funny, I’ve had almost the exact opposite reaction. If I eat even a little beforehand, the effects seem way milder for me. But if I skip breakf...

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RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces

I’m still trying to get into that groove, honestly. I feel like I spend half my evening just working around wires and brackets, and I’m never sure if ...

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RE: Best toothpaste or tricks for sensitive gums starting to pull back?

That’s exactly how I felt with Pronamel, too—almost like there’s a waxy layer left behind. It’s weirdly unsatisfying after you’ve brushed. I tried alt...

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RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common—anyone else nervous?

That’s a tough spot to be in, especially when it’s your kid. I haven’t actually gone through it myself yet, but my cousin did have a sinus lift last y...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

I’ve actually wondered the same thing about stains around fillings. My dentist once told me it’s less about the composite and more about the roughness...

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RE: Dealing with kids’ chipped teeth—what actually works?

That’s really reassuring to hear. I’ve always worried I’d be neglecting something if we didn’t fix every little chip, but your experience makes me ret...

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RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?

I’ve wondered about this too. It’s hard not to feel a bit skeptical when you see those price tags—especially since veneers started as a Hollywood thin...

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RE: Would you keep your braces a secret at work?

I’ve actually wondered about this myself, especially since I’m debating orthodontic work and my job involves meeting a lot of new people. There’s this...

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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery

That’s interesting—jaw pain actually became more of an issue for me than the incision site too. I wouldn’t say I had full-on headaches, but there was ...

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

I hear what you’re saying, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience. My dentist recommended a “wait and see” for a cracked filling, and within mo...

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