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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

I hear you—used to dread those checkups myself. The numbers always made me tense, but after a while, I realized my mouth feels different some days too...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

My granddaughter waited until she was done growing before getting implants after an accident. The wait was tough—she hated her partial—but honestly, i...

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

I get what you mean about the countertop models—they really do blast everything out, sometimes a bit too well. I’ve got arthritis, so I lean on the co...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I hear you, but I’ve actually found electric brushes helped me more as I got older. My hands aren’t as steady as they used to be, and with arthritis a...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Had aligners about 8 years ago, and honestly, my teeth did shift a little afterward even though I was pretty diligent with retainers. Not drastically,...

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

Mashed avocado is great, totally agree. Another thing that helped me was oatmeal—just make sure it's cooked soft and let it cool down a bit. Warm (not...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I once tried toothpaste on a scratched CD (remember those?), hoping it'd magically fix the skipping. Didn't exactly work miracles, but it did smooth o...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine usually lasts about two years, but I definitely notice those little cracks earlier too. My dentist said it's pretty normal, especially if you're ...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I totally get the appeal of durability. When I first got my zirconia crown, I did notice it felt a tad thicker compared to my old porcelain one. Hones...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

You're definitely not alone in this struggle. My grandkids were exactly the same way—verbal praise worked for a bit, but eventually lost its charm. Ho...

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

Smoothies are definitely gentler for me, especially when my gums feel sensitive. Blending oatmeal with bananas or berries makes it smoother and tastie...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Monthly payments definitely ease the stress, but honestly, I found upfront savings worked better for me. It was tough at first, but knowing it was all...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

I remember those first few days after my bone graft—definitely not fun. Ice packs helped, but honestly, alternating ibuprofen and acetaminophen was th...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Totally agree about caffeine—I learned the hard way too. Also, warm saltwater rinses helped me a ton. Took me around two weeks before pizza felt safe ...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I've wondered the same thing, actually. My dentist told me peroxide is fine occasionally but warned that soaking too often can make the material britt...

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