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

That toothbrush aisle is wild—there are way too many options for something so basic. I totally get wanting to keep it simple. Honestly, my niece just ...

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

I totally get wanting something on hand, but I have to admit, contact lens saline isn’t actually the top pick for knocked-out teeth. It’s easy to assu...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I completely get where you’re coming from. When I started looking into implants, I felt exactly the same—like, if I don’t know what’s happening next, ...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

That’s encouraging to hear. I had a similar thing happen—my bottom front tooth started moving around after years of grinding (apparently my nightguard...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

I totally get where you’re coming from—the sheer amount of advice out there can make even the most laid-back parent start second-guessing every little...

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RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"

I get this completely. It’s wild how much trust goes into those little “raincoats” (sealants), especially when you can’t actually see if they’re still...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

You’re spot on about staff attitude—it really does set the tone for the whole experience. I’ve had a couple dentists where everything seemed fine unti...

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

I hear you on the money part—it’s never fun. Still, I actually appreciate when the dentist goes over payment stuff right after the exam, even if it fe...

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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

That black gunk is more common than people think. I’ve seen it in my own brush before, and honestly, it’s a bit unsettling. Moisture and toothpaste re...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

Gum checkups get me every time, too. I always brace myself for the “bad news” even when I know I’ve been flossing like a champ. The money side of thin...

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RE: Kicked gum disease’s butt—anyone else turn things around?

I get where you're coming from about just sticking to brushing and flossing, but I’ve actually found that sometimes those “gadgets” do have a place—es...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That brownish color threw me off too—thought something was wrong at first. My son definitely complained about a weird taste, kind of plasticky or bitt...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

Switching to a soft brush made a huge difference for me too, even though I was convinced it couldn’t possibly get things clean enough. Funny how your ...

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

That saltwater rinse definitely surprised me too—felt like pouring lemon juice on a paper cut. I remember obsessing over every little crumb, especiall...

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

That wax really is a game changer, isn’t it? I remember thinking I’d never stop fiddling with the brackets, but after a couple weeks, it just became p...

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