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RE: Which Toothbrush Actually Makes a Difference?

I totally get the appeal of all those smart brush features, especially if you’re someone who likes reminders. But does anyone else feel like their pho...

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RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?

I totally get the pain of paying for a custom guard, but has anyone tried those online mail-order ones? I was skeptical, but mine actually fit way bet...

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

I totally relate to the back-and-forth on sealants. We had a similar debate because, honestly, dental stuff adds up fast and I always wonder if it’s r...

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RE: SHIFTING YOUR SMILE CENTER: WHO'S USING ELASTICS VS. SPRINGS?

That’s exactly what my wallet liked about springs—less “fiddly” means fewer lost pieces, right? My kid was always dropping elastics, and I swear I fou...

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RE: When the binky fairy visits: A bedtime adventure

Same here—our dentist just said to aim for before age 3, but didn’t give a hard deadline. I get the feeling it’s one of those “depends on the kid” sit...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

I’m in the same boat—been using the cheaper stannous fluoride stuff for a while since my dentist said it helps with sensitivity, but I haven’t seen an...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I totally get where you’re coming from. When I had my wisdom teeth out, I was super nervous about eating anything but soup or mashed potatoes for days...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I totally relate—mine was a molar, and I was so paranoid about messing up the socket. Did you worry about dry socket too? I stuck with soup and mashed...

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RE: Letting go of the binky: When emotional comfort turns into real progress

That hits home for me. I spent weeks stressing about my daughter’s thumb-sucking—worried she’d need braces before she could even tie her shoes. I went...

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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

I totally get what you mean about noticing every tiny shift—sometimes I wonder if I’m just obsessing because of how much I paid for these trays. My fr...

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

That’s wild, I always assumed pain would just stick to my teeth or gums, not wander up to my ear or face. The headaches after a tightening are the wor...

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RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?

I totally get where you’re coming from with the “should I take the meds or just tough it out?” debate. I’m always weighing that up, especially since I...

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RE: Scraping my tongue: is it worth splurging on a fancy one?

I totally get what you mean about the weird satisfaction—didn't expect that when I started using one either. I went with a basic stainless steel one f...

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RE: How people are handling tooth trauma pain lately

I totally get what you mean—after I had a big filling done, I kept worrying I’d swallow a chunk or that something would taste “off” and it’d mean anot...

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RE: How long do those metal tongue cleaners actually last?

I totally get the bacteria worry—honestly, I’m the same way. I’ve had mine for a couple years and it’s got some dull spots too, but I just give it a g...

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