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RE: EASY CLEAN TEETH WITH BRACES: WHAT IF FLOSSING WASN'T AN OPTION?

Totally get what you mean about popcorn—felt like it was out to get me too. Water flossers aren’t perfect, but yeah, they make a big difference. I use...

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

That’s honestly the best. I’ve had three different consults for implants and the only one that really clicked with me was the dentist who just grabbed...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

I totally get that anxiety—every crunch feels like a gamble when you’ve got a busted tooth. I tried one of those temp kits too, and honestly, the tast...

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

Totally get this—my daughter called her crown “crunchy” for weeks. I brushed it off at first, but turns out it was sitting a bit high and needed anoth...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

Same here—if I start messing with a chipped tooth, it always feels worse for a while, but it rarely turns into real pain unless I bite down on somethi...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Chapstick is a must, totally agree. I actually brought my own headphones and a playlist, which helped distract me from the weird drilling sounds and a...

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RE: Choosing between traditional bridges and implant-supported bridges—what's your pick?

Totally get where you’re coming from—the threaders really do vanish into thin air. I had the same debate and stuck with a bridge, mostly because the t...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Funny you mention the metal tongue scrapers—I had the exact same fear at first. Something about all that metal near my braces just felt like a recipe ...

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

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing—if it’s just a personality thing for some kids. My nephew is totally chill at the dentist, but my niece? Total ...

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

I totally get that weird satisfaction from seeing what the floss drags out... not just you. Waterpik is fun, but I always feel like it’s just blasting...

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

That’s so true. When I had Invisalign, I was super aware of every tiny shift, but my friends barely noticed anything until months in. I guess our brai...

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

Yeah, the pillow fortress was my move too—felt like I was prepping for battle every night. I actually found the syringe trickier than expected; water ...

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

Totally get the dental roulette vibe—been there, googled that. I waited a few months thinking it wouldn’t matter, but my x-rays showed some bone loss ...

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

I get where you’re coming from about wanting to just eat normally again, but I’m still a little paranoid about certain foods. Popcorn and chips seem h...

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