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RE: Keeping Chompers Strong: Dairy vs. Leafy Greens for Older Adults

Title: Keeping Chompers Strong: Dairy vs. Leafy Greens for Older Adults Honestly, I tried going all-in on leafy greens for a while (thought I’d turn ...

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RE: GETTING THROUGH THE DENTIST CHAIR WITHOUT PANIC—ANYONE TRIED SEDATION?

True crime podcasts would have me convinced my dentist is up to something shady by the time I’m in the chair. I tried noise-canceling headphones once,...

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RE: Brightening My Smile Without The Ouch—Is It Possible?

The straw thing cracked me up too—my kid said she looked like a “fancy grandma.” But it’s wild, right? I used to scrub my teeth right after lemonade a...

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RE: Why does every makeover seem to fade after a few weeks?

I get the “consistency over perfection” thing, but honestly, sometimes I think it lets me off the hook too easily. Like, I used to tell myself missing...

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RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?

Man, I totally get it about the retainer vs. nightguard thing. I’ve also had those months where my retainer was collecting more dust than doing any ac...

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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

Haha, “character teeth” sounds way cuter than what my grandma used to call mine—she’d just say I had a “unique bite,” which I think was her polite way...

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RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?

Couldn’t agree more—been there with the “just yank it out” panic. I once begged my dentist to take out a molar after a weekend of ice packs and Netfli...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

I’m right there with you—half the time I’m using whatever’s on sale and the other half I’m squinting at ingredient lists like I’m deciphering ancient ...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

That’s so true—it’s like your face is auditioning for a chipmunk role, but pain-wise, not nearly as dramatic. I was super careful at first too, but by...

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RE: Tiny tweaks that made my dentist stop scolding me

I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s become a gum convert. My dentist used to give me that “we both know you could do better” look every visit, but sin...

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

My daughter was the exact opposite—she thought the electric brush was hilarious and would giggle every time it buzzed, but hand her a manual and she’d...

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RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?

We had the same cartoon toothpaste war here, and honestly, I think my kids are just in it for the packaging. They act like I’m torturing them with the...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I get what you mean, but honestly, I’d rather overthink a bit than ignore something and end up with a surprise abscess. After my first root canal, I t...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

Totally get what you mean about kids and their “funny” tooth descriptions. My niece once told us her tooth felt “wiggly,” and we freaked out thinking ...

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

That metallic coffee taste is too real—I thought my morning brew got sabotaged by the Tooth Fairy or something. I also kept feeling like my lip was tw...

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