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RE: Saw a story about sinus lifts getting more common—anyone else nervous?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about eating being weird—honestly, I never thought I’d have to “plan” how to eat soup. Did you ever feel like you we...

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RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To

I’ve wondered about the kids’ toothpaste thing too—seems like it’d be gentler, but does it actually help with the grossness? I tried brushing my clear...

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RE: What’s your go-to after jaw surgery: wax, salt water, or just toughing it out?

I always wondered if salt water was just a placebo, but honestly, my stitches felt less angry after a few days of swishing. Wax never stayed put for m...

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RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To

I’ve always wondered if I’m the odd one out for actually liking that gritty feeling. I mean, not the full-on sandpaper tongue, but there’s something a...

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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)

That cloudy haze is honestly the bane of my existence. I used to be super diligent about brushing my retainer with toothpaste, but then my orthodontis...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Title: Little Things That Made Getting Veneers Way Easier Did you get that weird jaw cramp too? I swear, after about 30 minutes in the chair, my mout...

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RE: Kid Knocked Out a Tooth—What Should I Have Ready at Home?

I’ve always wondered about the milk thing too—like, is it really that much better than just water in a pinch? I get that it’s supposed to help keep th...

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RE: Early Dental Visits Matter More Than Parents Realize

Isn’t it wild how the “pointless” stuff is what actually helps? I used to wonder if those sticker-and-count appointments were just a way to fill a slo...

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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

I’ve noticed the same thing with the snap cases—mine always end up with this weird haze, and I can never tell if it’s just dried saliva or something e...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

Interesting—my experience was kind of the opposite. I had an onlay after my root canal and it’s actually held up better than the crown I got a few yea...

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

Why is it that our tongues instantly find the tiniest change? I always wonder if I’m just hyper-aware or if something’s actually off. Do you ever get ...

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

That tongue thing is so real—mine’s convinced every tiny bump is a disaster waiting to happen. I’m with you, though, it’s tricky figuring out when to ...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I totally get the urge to do *something* extra, especially with braces. I remember feeling like my teeth were getting yellower every week, even though...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Mixing Tylenol and Advil worked for me too, but I’ve noticed some people get prescribed those steroid packs for swelling now. Did anyone’s dentist men...

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