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RE: What did you get after your root canal: crown, filling, or something else?

I’m in the same boat, honestly. Got a root canal on a back molar and my dentist keeps pushing for a crown, but the price tag is making me sweat. I jus...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I’m still nervous about eating anything that isn’t super soft, honestly. It’s been two weeks since my tooth was pulled and I’m still living on oatmeal...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

I totally relate to that hyper-aware feeling. After I got my crown, I was so nervous about chewing on that side—kept imagining I’d mess it up somehow....

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RE: When did your kid see the dentist for the first time?

I get what you mean about making it fun, but I’m always worried they’ll get too distracted and not take it seriously later on. My kid was super anxiou...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

I get nervous about this too—like, what if I’m not doing enough? My son’s the same, half the rinse ends up in the sink (or on his shirt). Our dentist ...

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

Yeah, I tried one of those compostable ones and my gums were not happy about it—felt like I was sawing through them. I’m kinda nervous about water flo...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

My kid mostly just complained about the weird feeling, not so much pain, but we were both really careful. I was kinda paranoid about anything getting ...

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

I get nervous about cavities all the time, even though we brush together and try to make it fun. Sometimes I wonder if she’ll ever do it on her own, h...

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RE: Custom night guards vs. store-bought: which actually helps your teeth more?

I get the budget thing, but I’m honestly worried about messing up my bite with the store ones. I tried a couple boil-and-bite guards, and they never f...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

I get nervous about overdoing it too. I started flossing twice a day after my last checkup because I was scared of getting another “gentle reminder” f...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

I get what you mean—sometimes I think six months is a bit much, but after I missed one checkup and ended up with a cavity between two molars (didn’t e...

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RE: LIVING WITH A WONKY BITE: INVISALIGN VS. BRACES?

Yeah, that’s exactly what worries me—losing a tray or messing one up. I’m super forgetful, so the idea of having to keep track of them all day kind of...

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

I hear you on the peace of mind thing. I get pretty anxious about germs too, especially after my kid brought home some nasty bug last year and we all ...

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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine

I’m always worried the bargain floss isn’t doing enough, honestly. My dentist once said some cheaper brands can fray or just slide over plaque without...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

That’s exactly my fear. My oldest hasn’t had any cavities yet, but every time the dentist brings up varnish, I start second-guessing what we’re doing....

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