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RE: Little things that helped me cope after diagnosis

I get what you mean about the little comforts, but I’ve always wondered if those things really help much, or if they just distract for a minute. I’ve ...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t always buy the “if you’re brushing and flossing, you’re fine” line. I’ve been religious about al...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

I’ve tried a few of those “planet-friendly” flosses—one actually tasted like hay and shredded halfway through. Honestly, the refillable dispensers are...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

I’ve always wondered about the ice versus heat thing, especially since my jaw tends to stiffen up after any dental work. I usually stick with ice pack...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

I hear you on the eco floss falling apart—had a similar experience with one of those corn-based ones. But I wonder, have you tried the silk flosses? I...

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RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?

“Let’s keep an eye on this spot” is basically dentist code for “I’m not sure, but I don’t want to alarm you yet.” I’ve heard it at every checkup since...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Timers are handy, but I wonder—do your kids actually pay attention to the buzzing or just tune it out? My grandkids seem to ignore it after a while. I...

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

I get what you mean about the nerves. When I switched from dentures to implants a few years back, I had a lot of doubts too—especially about the surge...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

Eyebrow pain sounds strange, but I’ve had aches spread up into my forehead and temples after adjustments—guess the nerves all connect somehow. About t...

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RE: Tricks that made my kid's braces journey less stressful

I remember those little wax boxes all too well—felt like I was buying them in bulk just to keep up. My grandkids would lose them constantly, or worse,...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I hear you about the pro cleanings—there’s just something about that smooth feeling you can’t get at home, no matter how many gadgets you try. I’ve be...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

You know, I’ve wondered the same thing about glass bottles. I’ve tried baking soda, vinegar, even those bottle brushes that are supposed to get every ...

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

I’m with you on the tongue scraper making a bigger difference than just rinsing. I’ve tried skipping that step too, and my mouth always feels off, lik...

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RE: How I Saved a Ton on My Root Canal (And Didn’t Lose My Mind)

Dental school route is honestly underrated. I did the same thing for a crown a couple years back and yeah, it took forever, but my wallet thanked me. ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get why you’d be nervous about the brushes. I remember after my implant, I was so worried about snagging a stitch that I just used a saltwater rinse...

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