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RE: If your insurance barely covers dental work, how would you handle a pricey root canal?

We ran into this with my kid’s filling—got a “detailed” estimate and then surprise fees after. I actually did ask about a cash discount and it wasn’t ...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

My kid’s dentist actually gave us the “marinating” talk too, and I cracked up at the idea of teeth soaking like chicken. But honestly, leaving the pas...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That’s totally me right now. It’s like, I know I’m probably being a little paranoid, but after seeing my kid go through it, I can’t help but be on hig...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get what you mean about the “miracle” kits—my teenager begged for one after seeing all those TikTok ads. I was super skeptical, but honestly, we did...

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

Totally get this. When my daughter had her root tip surgery, I felt like I was prepping for an exam just trying to keep all the advice straight. The “...

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RE: Brushing Battles: How Often Is Enough in Elder Care?

Totally get this. My son is autistic, and there are nights where even mentioning the toothbrush just sets him off. I used to beat myself up over it, b...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

Flossing around my kid’s crown always freaks me out too, especially right after it was put on. I was so sure I’d just pull the whole thing off by acci...

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

That’s exactly what I worry about for my kid. We went with zirconia for his crown since he’s super rough on his teeth, but then I started reading abou...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I've noticed the same thing with baking soda—my gums get a bit tender too, even when I'm careful. Maybe it's just naturally abrasive? Not sure about f...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Totally agree with this! My daughter went through a phase where she insisted on having a toothbrush that matched her pajamas... every night. 🙄...

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

I totally relate to that anxiety about checking too often. My daughter just started her braces journey a few months ago, and at first, she was constan...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

We had a similar experience with oil pulling, actually. My daughter was having some gum sensitivity issues, and I read all these glowing reviews onlin...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Totally agree with you on that—everyone's mouth reacts differently. I tried baking soda toothpaste for my kiddo because I'd heard great things about s...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Mine took a good week or two to fully calm down, honestly. My daughter had hers done around the same time, and she bounced back way quicker than me—go...

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