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RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)

That sweet sensitivity is the worst—totally agree. I actually thought cold drinks would hurt more, but for me, it was tomato sauce that set it off. I ...

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RE: Keeping dentures fresh when you’re forgetful like me

That’s a pretty accurate description—never thought of it that way, but now I can’t un-smell it. I’ve always wondered, are there any tablets that don’t...

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RE: Keeping pain at bay after wisdom tooth extraction: worth the fuss?

Honestly, I kept asking myself the same thing. I followed every instruction to the letter, but my friend just rinsed with salt water and barely worrie...

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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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