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

That static feeling is the weirdest, right? I remember after my root tip surgery, it was almost like my chin had fallen asleep and couldn’t decide whe...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally relate to the “grout” mistake—been there with my own kid and he was not a fan. For us, switching from a metal scraper to a soft plastic one ...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

That really hits home. I used to dread eating in public because of all the “extraction missions,” but honestly, figuring out these little hacks (like ...

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

Those dissolvable strips are such a weird sensation, right? I tried them after my own root tip surgery and it was like—one second it’s there, the next...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

That cleaning part really got in my head too. When I first heard about the little brushes and water picks, I imagined myself messing it up or just for...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I kept getting antibiotics for gum flare-ups and it never really fixed anything long-term—just gave me stoma...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from—those whitening kits can be brutal. I’ve had the same “zapped” feeling and it made me super cautious too. Honestl...

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

I totally get the countertop vs cordless struggle. For me, the countertop one just feels like a whole production—filling the tank, finding a spot for ...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Yeah, I was super conscious of mine at first too—kept poking at it with my tongue, and chewing felt off for a while. For me, it took maybe three or fo...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

I hear you on the dental chair thing... they really do seem to get less comfy as we get older. I remember fighting with my son every night about brush...

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

Hmm, interesting point about braces—I hadn't thought of that. I've been leaning cordless for convenience, but now I'm reconsidering. Did your nephew f...

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

That's a good point, bone density really can be a deciding factor. But just to share another perspective—my grandma had similar bone density concerns,...

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

I've been using a cordless one for about 2 years now, and reservoir size is definitely something you'll notice at first. Mine usually gets me through ...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

That's interesting because I had a similar experience with upfront payments—not braces, but dental work. Paid everything at once thinking it'd simplif...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Mashed avocado is a pretty clever idea, actually. Wish I'd known about that earlier too. I remember when I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I tried to surv...

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