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RE: Filling turned into root canal... is this common?

Man, this hits way too close to home. I went in last year for what my dentist called a “tiny cavity,” and halfway through, she’s like, “uh, this is de...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

Ugh, I totally get it—tried that fancy silk stuff and it basically turned into dental confetti in my mouth. Ended up digging out shreds for like 10 mi...

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RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?

Man, those late-night debates with yourself are the worst. For me, tech distractions help—I'll throw on a podcast or play a chill mobile game till I g...

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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?

We got into using a toothbrushing app that plays music and has these goofy little monsters you “defeat” as you brush. My kiddo’s obsessed with unlocki...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Haha, I totally relate to the phone balancing act... mine kept sliding off whatever I used too. Honestly, I ended up using my tablet propped up by a c...

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

Man, I totally feel you on this. The first time my dentist brought out the cone beam thing, I legit thought he was prepping me for a sci-fi movie. But...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

I get what you mean about bridges messing with the neighboring teeth. That’s actually why I ended up going for an implant when I lost a molar. The who...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

That’s the vibe. I’ve tried those boil-and-bite ones, and honestly, they’re just kinda... meh? Never really fit right, always felt bulky. The 3D-print...

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

Honestly, the “drilling into my jaw” thing freaked me out at first too, but I went with the implant after way too much Googling. Recovery was actually...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

Yeah, the tingling thing totally messed with my head for a while. I kept thinking, “Is this just my new normal?” Mine would come and go too, like one ...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Haha, yeah, pizza was basically my Mount Everest after getting a couple fillings. I’d stare at it like, “Is this worth the risk?” Ended up nuking it t...

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RE: Stopping Tooth Decay: Remineralizing vs. Filling—Which Works Better?

I get wanting to dodge the drill (seriously, who likes that noise?), but I dunno if I’d be chill with a black spot just hanging out, even if it’s not ...

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RE: Picking the right blast: a dental adventure

Man, I totally get this. When I first got my Sonicare, I figured more buzz = more clean, right? Ended up with sore gums and that weird tingling feelin...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Man, I remember dealing with a dry socket after my bottom wisdom tooth came out, and honestly, I kinda hated the “just eat soup and mashed potatoes” a...

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