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RE: Filling turned into root canal... is this common?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had a dentist say “looks minor” and then, bam, mid-filling, they’re like, “Actually, we’re close to the ner...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

Yeah, popcorn is my nemesis too. Those little hulls are relentless—string floss is basically the only thing that gets them out for me. I’ve got a wate...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

I totally get where you’re coming from. The dentist warnings about teeth shifting made me super anxious too, especially after seeing my niece struggle...

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

I totally relate to the scramble when a tooth gets knocked out. My youngest managed to do a faceplant off the monkey bars and I remember being all ove...

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RE: Cheap floss that actually works? My search for budget dental care

I’ve totally been there—thought I’d save a couple bucks with the generic stuff, but it just wasn’t worth it. Once, the floss actually snapped mid-use ...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had a few different guards over the years—some custom, some cheap ones—and every single one has felt bulky ...

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

I totally relate to the panic spiral—been there more than once. When my canine started shifting a bit, I was convinced it was going to fall out any da...

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

I hear you on the “can’t open your mouth” thing—it’s weirdly scary, right? Last year I tried to tough it out with some jaw pain, thinking it’d pass. W...

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

Tortilla chips are sneaky dangerous, right? I once cracked a molar on popcorn—of all things—and it was embarrassing trying to explain that to my denti...

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

That is exactly it. I’ve tried to ignore those little rough spots, thinking I’d just get used to them, but honestly... my tongue never lets me forget....

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

I totally get the paranoia about the syringe—I was convinced I’d somehow poke a hole in the wrong spot or dislodge the clot. Honestly, I waited about ...

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

Totally relate to that urge to baby the crown—I was the same way after my first one. It took me a while to trust it, but over time I got more comforta...

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

I totally get the countertop struggle—mine feels like it needs its own suitcase when I travel. I’ve tried both types, and honestly, cordless is just s...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Yeah, relaxation techniques can definitely help ease the tension, but if you're grinding pretty badly, you might still need something physical to prot...

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

My mom faced a similar choice a few years back. She went with the bridge initially because it seemed simpler and cheaper, but honestly, it ended up be...

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