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RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants—anyone else relieved after a long wait?

For real—my “investment” is basically the reason I’m eating mashed potatoes like it’s a food group. Did anyone else get sticker shock at the grocery s...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

That’s exactly it—my tongue was basically an unpaid intern trying to “help” but just making me anxious. I totally get the food boredom, too. I tried m...

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RE: Jaw pain relief: Did you see that new study on splints vs. surgery?

I hear you, but honestly, the splint was such a pain for me that I started wondering if surgery might actually be worth it—at least it’s a one-and-don...

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

I always went with the frozen peas too—mainly because my wallet was already crying from the dental bill. Those gel packs are weirdly expensive for wha...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the bulkiness. The first night with my boil-and-bite, I felt like I was trying to sleep with a mouthful of Leg...

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RE: Why does milk get all the credit for strong teeth?

I’ve always wondered if milk’s reputation for “super teeth” is just really good marketing. Like, I grew up on the generic grocery store gallon jugs—my...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

I totally get where you’re coming from with the weird aftertaste. Those tablets are like, “Here, have some minty science experiment.” I’ve bounced bet...

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

Right?? Surprises are only fun at birthday parties, not when someone’s poking around your mouth with sharp things. I always ask about costs too—like, ...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Right? I checked the price on one of those fancy xylitol packs and almost needed to sit down. I’ve tried the regular sugar-free gum from the gas stati...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I hear you, but have you seen the price on some of those xylitol gums? I swear my wallet gets a cavity just looking at them. Honestly, I just stick to...

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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off—how to make it less awkward?

Right? I kept running my tongue over my teeth like a weirdo, just to make sure they were still there. My wallet felt lighter than my mouth, though… Di...

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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery

Greek yogurt was my go-to too, but dang, it gets pricey if you’re eating it every meal for days. I ended up mixing in some instant pudding mix just to...

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

Right?! That’s what I kept asking myself, especially after my wallet took the first hit. My dentist blamed “hidden canals” too, but I swear it just fe...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Haha, I call mine “the mouth brick.” I’m with you—those thick guards are like wearing a retainer from the 90s. I’ve looked at the slim ones too, but m...

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

You’re definitely not alone. My brush basically grows a science experiment during summer—humidity turns it into a petri dish. I’m with you on skipping...

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