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RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?

I've always been curious about what it’s actually like to have veneers, so I appreciate everyone sharing their real-life stuff. The eating thing is on...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

This is so real. I keep a stash of cheap floss picks just for those popcorn emergencies—nothing else gets them out. As much as I like my water flosser...

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

Totally agree with this. I tried to power through in one go because I didn’t want to drag it out (plus, fewer trips means less money spent). But hones...

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

I get what you’re saying about things getting easier, but honestly, for me the pain never totally faded between tightenings. The first couple days aft...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

Totally relate to this. I almost went with a bridge because the upfront cost seemed way less, but after breaking down long-term costs (maintenance, po...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Totally get what you mean about heat being the winner. After each tightening, I tried the whole ice pack thing too because everyone kept saying it’s s...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

Yeah, that “do I really need to spend this much right now?” loop is way too familiar. I’ve had those nights where you’re just lying there, painkillers...

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

Zirconia’s been a lifesaver for my wallet, honestly. I went with it for my back molar because I snack way too much, and my dentist said it’d hold up b...

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RE: Weird jaw pain after eating? Saw a news piece on new treatments

Totally get what you mean about the “band-aid” feeling. I tried a night guard too, but honestly it just felt like another expense that didn’t fix much...

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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

Same here—charging every week adds up, especially when you’re juggling other stuff. Did you notice if one brush seems to actually clean better, or is ...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Been there with the “is this safe or am I about to poison myself?” moment. I totally get wanting to save a batch, especially if you spent money on goo...

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

Haha, I totally get the “mouthguard flashbacks”—mine were from soccer, and those things were huge and tasted like plastic. The first few nights with a...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, I feel you on the denture tablets—tried that route myself and didn't notice much improvement either. Mine usually lasts around 6-8 months, depen...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Totally get why laughing gas sounds appealing—especially if you're watching your budget. IV sedation usually costs a bit more and recovery takes longe...

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