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RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky

I get what you mean about plastic bottles holding onto smells, but honestly, stainless has been tricky for me since getting braces. I notice that meta...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Honestly, that’s the most accurate description of braces pain I’ve seen. Frozen grapes are my go-to too, but I swear by cold yogurt—smooth enough not ...

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

IV sedation was a game-changer for me, honestly. I’ve got pretty intense dental anxiety—like, the kind where my heart’s pounding before I even walk in...

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RE: Tips for surviving braces as an adult (and not losing your mind)

Those little brushes saved my sanity during my braces days, no joke. I remember the first week after getting wired up—I tried using just floss and a w...

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RE: Crowns after root canal: always, sometimes, or nah?

I totally get where you’re coming from, but I’ll admit I had a different experience with my front tooth. After my root canal, my dentist suggested a c...

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RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common—anyone else nervous?

That marshmallow face is no joke—I looked like I lost a boxing match for days. I tried one of those balloon lifts about two years ago. Honestly, the s...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

That’s actually really reassuring to hear, especially about the sensitivity fading so quickly for you. I remember being a bit paranoid about every col...

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RE: Battle Of The Blends: Yogurt Vs. Applesauce After Tooth Extraction

I totally get the nostalgia with applesauce—it just goes down so easy, especially when your mouth feels like it’s been through a battle. But for me, y...

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

Honestly, I totally get the frustration. I remember thinking, “Didn’t I just pay for all this? Why round two?” But when my dentist showed me the scan,...

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RE: How do you chill out after an adjustment?

Totally get this—smoothies always sound good in theory, but anything cold just seems to make the soreness worse for me. I’m with you on the warm, soft...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Couldn’t agree more about the “breaking in new shoes” comparison. When I got my first set, I tried to rush it—big mistake. My gums were so sore I had ...

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

I totally relate to the popcorn incident—my son managed to crack a sealant on a rogue tortilla chip once, so you’re not alone there. I used to get all...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

Not just you—been there, analyzed that. My kid’s gums barely changed color and then bam, tooth. I used to check for swelling or redness like a detecti...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Menthol patches sounded promising, but I had the same reaction—felt more like a weird sticker than actual pain relief. After my apicoectomy, I tried o...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

Totally agree with this. My daughter once knocked her tooth loose at the playground and I tried to play it cool, but inside I was freaking out. Here’s...

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