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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Man, I swear the first time I put in my custom guard, I felt like I was auditioning for a role as a football linebacker. It’s like, “Congrats, you get...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Right? Chlorhexidine is like gargling with pennies. I tried to tough it out but my taste buds staged a protest. The little syringe trick is genius tho...

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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

Man, dental bills are like a choose-your-own-adventure where every ending costs a fortune. I had a similar moment—thought about just yanking the tooth...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

That “drama queen” line made me laugh—my mouth’s definitely got a flair for theatrics. I’ll get a tiny zing of pain, convince myself it’s nothing, the...

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RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?

That was me too—white-knuckling my toothbrush like it was a power tool. Ended up with those little notches near my gums that freaked me out way more t...

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RE: Finger brush vs. baby toothbrush for first teeth—what worked for you?

I swear, trying to brush a toddler’s teeth is like wrestling a tiny, slippery alligator. I started out with the finger brush because it seemed less sc...

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RE: Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile?

I laughed at “marinating my mouth”—that’s exactly how it felt for me too. I gave oil pulling a shot because my aunt swore by it, but all I got was a w...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, reminds me of the time I tried the toothpaste-on-headlights hack. My old car had these foggy headlights, and someone swore toothpaste would clea...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I tried the blue-light filter thing too, but honestly, I think my jaw has a mind of its own. A few months back I ignored my dentist's warning, figurin...

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

Haha, the napkin thing is way too relatable—I lost mine once at a friend's BBQ and spent half an hour digging through the trash (gross, I know). Hones...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

We tried the musical toothbrush route too, and honestly, it was fun for about a week until I started humming those songs in my sleep. My kiddo lost in...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Honestly, you're not paranoid at all—I totally get where you're coming from. After my biopsy, I thought I'd be brave and tried a banana-strawberry smo...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Totally get what you mean about the monthly reminders—nothing like seeing that ortho payment pop up right after payday, lol. I went the monthly route ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Haha, totally get what you're saying about reading between the lines. I once went to a dentist with rave reviews online—like, glowing stuff—but turns ...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Totally agree with the rinsing tip—my dentist mentioned the same thing a couple years back when I confessed my late-night snack habit (guilty as charg...

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