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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

I relate hard to the “tight teeth club” struggle—it’s always felt like regular floss was just a recipe for frustration and sore gums. I hesitated with...

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RE: How I prepped for dental implant sedation and what actually worked

Haha, yeah, I was the super quiet type—my dentist kept checking if I was okay because I barely moved. Hand warmers helped a ton for me too, but honest...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I totally relate to the tape floss drama—mine always frays and then I’m stuck with half a strand dangling between my teeth. I tried those rubber gum t...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

This is my life right now. My son treats the toothbrush like a teether—sometimes he barely gets near his teeth. Sticker charts didn’t last here either...

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

Totally get what you mean. I actually did ask for a 3D scan when my first root canal didn’t heal right, and it honestly made me feel way better about ...

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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

I used to think the cases were pointless, but honestly, they made a huge difference for me. I had the same problem—always setting my retainer down on ...

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

That part made me laugh—so true. I had similar worries about my son just zoning out and letting the electric brush do its thing, but it actually kept ...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

I’ve actually wondered the same thing about those fancy water flossers versus the old-school thread ones. I splurged on a water flosser after my first...

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

Seriously, if only! I totally get what you mean about bridges. My dentist warned me about the extra pressure but honestly, I've had mine for almost fi...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

I totally relate to the mirror-checking and tongue-poking thing. After my implant, I kept thinking, “Is that swelling? Is it redder than yesterday?” I...

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RE: Knocked out a tooth? Saw this wild story…

Honestly, I get why you hesitated about putting the tooth back in yourself—I had the same reaction when my kid lost his. But our dentist later said th...

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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

That sounds a lot like what I’m worried about—my jaw’s been popping for years, and I keep hearing mixed things about surgery. Did your daughter have a...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

Yeah, I second that. I had root tip surgery a couple months ago and honestly, I thought I’d be back to normal after a few days, but it took me almost ...

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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?

I totally get what you mean about the flavors—they're always either too sweet or just weirdly artificial. I used to be all-in with the fluoride, too, ...

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RE: Would you risk a week of mouth pain for a perfect smile?

I can relate to this so much. I actually did the in-office whitening thing before a big event, and honestly, my teeth were super sensitive for days af...

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