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RE: Worried about 6 root canals

I get what you mean about the mental side, but honestly, for me, the cost was just as stressful as the pain. When my dentist said I needed three root ...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

I totally get the “whatever keeps you doing it” idea, but honestly, I switched back to regular floss because those little picks were adding up cost-wi...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Totally hear you on the “unfair” part. I’ve always felt like I drew the short straw in the dental lottery—my brother can eat a bag of gummy worms and ...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

That’s encouraging to hear. I’ve been weighing the cost of implants vs. sticking with my dentures, and honestly the price tag on implants makes me hes...

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RE: Things I wish I knew before getting my wisdom teeth out

The taste thing is real—my daughter complained about that for days. Even the “flavored” electrolyte drinks tasted weird to her, which was a bummer sin...

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

I get why you’d want to jump on anything weird after a root canal—those bills add up fast if things go sideways. But honestly, sometimes I wonder if I...

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

We’re in the same boat over here—my daughter’s sealant just kind of…vanished one day. I only noticed because she was chewing gum and suddenly said, “W...

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

Totally relate to this. I remember when my filling cracked and the dentist immediately suggested a crown. My first thought was, “How much is this gonn...

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RE: Eating my way to a happier smile: anyone else notice a difference?

Not gonna lie, I’m a little skeptical about how much just changing food can do for gums. I mean, I get what you’re saying about less sugar and more gr...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

I hear you on the “flip-flop in the mouth” thing. I tried one of those boil-and-bite guards from the drugstore because my wallet was already hurting f...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

Honestly, this is what I keep debating—my wallet vs. my jaw. I had a dentist push for a root canal last year, but the sticker shock made me hesitate. ...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

I totally get what you’re saying about the marketing. I fell for it too—bought a “professional strength” kit online after seeing all those before-and-...

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RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?

That’s actually super helpful to know about the putty feeling chalky. I was worried it might be impossible to get off, like when gum gets stuck in bra...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

Totally agree about not going overboard with babying it. I used to chew only on the other side and my jaw started acting up—lesson learned. Night guar...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

That’s exactly how I felt after trying those at-home kits—like, is anyone actually getting “movie star” teeth without paying a fortune? I’m curious if...

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