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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

I totally relate—my jaw was sore for weeks after wisdom teeth, but my gums seemed to heal overnight. Honestly, I think people downplay how much these ...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

Honestly, I keep coming back to string floss just because it's so much cheaper and I don't have to worry about charging anything. The water flosser fe...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get what you mean about the metallic taste—thought I was just being picky until my partner tried my toothpaste and made the same face. That aftertas...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I switched to a soft toothbrush a while back because my gums were not happy, and honestly, it helped with the sensitivity way more than any “sensitive...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I get the logic behind paying more upfront, but honestly, I just can’t justify the cost of those hard acrylic ones. My insurance barely covers the bas...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, dentures definitely aren't as hassle-free as people think. My mom went the bridge route initially to save money, but we quickly learned bridges ...

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

We went with laughing gas too, mostly because IV sedation was way pricier and insurance wasn't covering much. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—figur...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, couldn't agree more. I'm currently at the 2-year mark myself, and my wallet feels every extra month of it. Initially budgeted for 18 months—wish...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I've gotta agree with you on the hydration thing. Gum and lozenges always seemed more like a temporary fix to me, too. When I started having dry mouth...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Activated charcoal's okay occasionally, but honestly, baking soda mixed with a bit of toothpaste works just as well overnight—and it's way cheaper. Ju...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I totally get the hesitation—I've been crunching numbers myself, and the price difference is pretty significant. DIY kits seem tempting, but I've read...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Yeah, that's exactly what happened with us too. After the initial excitement wore off, my kids just couldn't be bothered to open the app every single ...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

My dentist actually recommended just plain water at bedtime. I was skeptical at first—thought my kid would never go for it—but after a few nights, he ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Interesting points here. I switched to flossing first a few months ago, mainly because it seemed logical to clear out debris before brushing and rinsi...

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

We took a similar approach, but I gotta admit we leaned way more heavily on the consultation visit than reviews. Reviews can be helpful, sure, but the...

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