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

We ran into this with my kid after he needed a root canal on a molar. I’d never even heard of onlays until the dentist brought it up as an option, and...

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RE: Metal, ceramic, or clear aligners? What worked for your kid?

Totally relate to the aligner struggle—my son was always “forgetting” to put them back in after lunch, and then it’d be hours before he remembered. We...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

Yeah, I hear you on the splayed bristles—my kid’s brush always looks like it’s been used to scrub the driveway after a couple weeks. I tried boiling w...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

That lisp is so real—my kid sounded like Daffy Duck for a solid month. It was weirdly endearing, but I could tell it bugged her. The “hockey puck” fe...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

My daughter just wrapped up her braces journey last year, and honestly, we had some of those same worries going in. It's totally normal to feel anxiou...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Sweet potato soup sounds like a winner, wish I'd thought of that earlier. Tomato-based stuff was hit or miss here too—sometimes fine, sometimes felt l...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

We had a similar issue with our electric brush—battery started fading after about 8 months. Honestly, we switched back to manual brushes and haven't l...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, sensitivity can be hit or miss. My daughter had hers done recently, and surprisingly she barely felt anything afterward—meanwhile I was wincing ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Interesting points here, but I've gotta admit, the whole "not rinsing after brushing" thing never really worked for me. I know dentists recommend it, ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Totally get what you're saying about the reservoir size—nothing worse than running dry halfway through! I've been using a cordless one for my kiddo si...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

We've been using fluoride toothpaste for our kiddo since he got his first tooth, and honestly, no regrets so far. Our dentist explained early on that ...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

I get the appeal of blueberries, especially the nice scent factor, but yeah, smaller produce definitely thawed quicker for us too. We tried frozen cor...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've actually found coconut oil pulling pretty comfortable, even with sensitive teeth. The trick is to start with a smaller amount—less chance of acci...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Yeah, hydration definitely plays a big role. My daughter had similar issues when she was vaping regularly—her gums got pretty sensitive and inflamed. ...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

We had a similar experience with the finger brush—it was basically just a chew toy for months, lol. Our dentist actually suggested starting toothpaste...

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