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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

Totally relate to this. I was super diligent with ice packs too, but honestly, my face still looked like a chipmunk for days. Elevating my head made w...

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

I totally relate to the “crowbar” feeling with string floss—my back teeth are like a fortress sometimes. For me, water flossers feel super satisfying,...

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RE: Root canal horror stories in the news—should I be worried about picking the right specialist?

Totally get that. I once got hit with a surprise bill after being told insurance would “cover most of it.” Turns out “most” meant like half. Since the...

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RE: Why does every dental visit with my kid turn into a meltdown?

I get where everyone’s coming from about just surviving the dental visit, but I actually think sometimes we end up expecting meltdowns and, without me...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

Totally get where you’re coming from—watching and waiting can be nerve-wracking, especially with kids. I’ve been on both sides. Once, I waited on a sm...

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

I totally get what you mean about those first few weeks—everything feels off, and it’s easy to get in your own head about it. That said, I do think it...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Totally get that—first time I used mine, I was convinced I’d end up scraping off half my taste buds. Turns out, lighter pressure actually works better...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally get what you mean about those “high-tech” gadgets looking like they belong in a sci-fi set. I tried one with a weird rubber edge and it just...

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RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes

Totally get where you’re coming from. I had a similar experience—those gas station brushes can be brutal. My gums felt like they were under attack. Sw...

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

That’s been my experience too. I swear by saltwater for keeping things clean, but the swelling just had to run its course for me. My oral surgeon was ...

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RE: Weird jaw pain after eating? Saw a news piece on new treatments

I totally relate to the tech neck thing—sometimes I catch myself clenching without even noticing, especially after a long Zoom call. Have you ever tri...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Totally get what you mean about the gunk—once you see it come off, you can’t unsee it. I used to go way too hard with the scraper and my tongue would ...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

Totally get this. I had a similar mental tug-of-war when I got my dental implant—bone graft from a donor or use my own? Ended up going with donor mate...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get where you’re coming from. I once tried those whitening strips and ended up hiding my smile for a week, convinced everyone could see the un...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

Ugh, the “permanent popcorn kernel” description is spot on. Took me weeks to stop poking at it with my tongue. I get what you mean about food getting ...

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