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RE: Would you freak out if your stitches took longer to dissolve?

I get the worry, totally—when my stitches from a wisdom tooth removal took forever to dissolve, I started thinking something was wrong. My dentist swo...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

I totally get what you mean about the noise—my daughter’s electric toothbrush sounds like a tiny jackhammer at 7am. Honestly, I used to think the elec...

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

That’s exactly what I felt too, especially after my second tightening. I legit thought something was wrong with my face until I realized it was just t...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

That’s so true. I swear my gums get all puffy when I’m running on zero sleep or just super anxious about something random. I used to take pics every d...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

That fear totally ruined apples for me when I had my partial. I’d bite down and just pray it wouldn’t shift or pop loose—so awkward. Implants felt so ...

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

I totally get this. I was freaked out by the idea of an implant at first—honestly, the whole “screw in your jaw” thing made me queasy. But after a ton...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

That’s happened to me more times than I care to admit… I’ll be sitting there nodding along, thinking I get what they’re saying, and then the bill come...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

That “slippery” feeling is exactly what got me hooked on professional cleanings, honestly. I used to think my electric toothbrush and some floss were ...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I totally get wanting to avoid big financial surprises—been there, crunched those numbers, and felt that anxiety. But honestly, for me, the constant w...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. I was overwhelmed by all the stuff my dentist recommended after my extraction too. Saltwater rinses were honestl...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Been there, honestly. I let things slide for a few months during finals and my gums were so puffy and sore, I thought for sure I’d done permanent dama...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I’m with you on the paranoia—every weird twinge and I’m convinced I’ve got a cavity brewing somewhere. I used to stress a lot about whether the cordle...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

That’s honestly such a good point about experimenting and not tossing stuff right away. I’m usually the type who gets a little anxious if a batch smel...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I totally get where you’re coming from—when my implant stitches started feeling weird, I kept second-guessing every little sensation. My oral surgeon ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Yeah, totally agree with this. Toothpaste seems harmless at first, but I've noticed my silver rings losing their shine after a few scrubs. Baking soda...

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