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

ROOT CANALS ARE JUST TRICKY SOMETIMES I totally relate to the “weird bite” thing—happened to me after a crown, and I kept thinking it was just in my ...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

That’s what I’ve always wondered too. I get the idea of not rinsing right away, but does anyone know if using a fluoride rinse at a totally different ...

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

Yeah, eating corn on the cob was pretty much impossible with my old dentures. I always felt like I had to cut everything up super small or just avoid ...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

I totally get that. I always feel weird shopping around for dental work, like I'm somehow betraying my dentist or something. But after my veneers had ...

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RE: Wobbly teeth as an adult—should I be freaking out?

Wobbly Teeth as an Adult—Should I Be Freaking Out? I totally get that tongue-poking thing. When I first started using whitening trays, my teeth felt ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Yeah, I totally relate—my first try with a tongue scraper was... not graceful. I went at it like I was sanding a deck, and my tongue felt weird for da...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

That’s a really good point about pushing for a second look if things just don’t add up. I’ve noticed with my own dental stuff that “looks fine” doesn’...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

I’ve always wondered why there isn’t a “dental urgent care” on every corner, especially since tooth pain never checks the calendar. The whole ER/urgen...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

This is literally the debate I had with myself for weeks when my daughter needed braces. I wanted to take the upfront discount because, you know, who ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally agree with this—pain-free teeth are underrated. I’ve always wondered, though: has anyone found a whitening method that doesn’t wreck your enam...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That checklist idea is actually pretty clever—I wish I’d thought of it back when my nephew knocked his front tooth on the playground. I totally get th...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That makes sense—sometimes it feels like you’re just paying for reassurance, right? I always wonder about those borderline situations, like a tooth th...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That's a really good point about pressure—I used to be guilty of that myself. I switched to an electric brush about a year ago, and at first, I didn't...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, dental healing can be super unpredictable. When I had my implant done, I thought smoothies would be the perfect solution...but turns out cold st...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, peanut butter can be tricky... mine always stayed kinda chunky no matter what I did. Almond butter was way easier to blend smooth, though. Hang ...

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