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

I hear you on the bamboo floss—mine basically turned into dental confetti the first time I tried it. Ever had to fish out those tiny threads from unde...

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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

I hear you on the hotel bathroom paranoia—I used to travel with those little disinfectant wipes and basically stage a one-person cleaning crew before ...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

I totally get the pen-chewing and teeth grinding thing—been there, lost a filling because of it. As for thumb-sucking at bedtime, you’re right to wond...

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RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?

Yeah, those temp crowns are way flimsier than I expected. My dentist said “just chew on the other side,” but didn’t really explain what counts as “sof...

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

I get the logic there—glass dispensers do look way nicer on the bathroom shelf, too. But I gotta say, after trying a few of these “eco” flosses, I’m n...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Couldn’t agree more. I tried to “just deal” with it at first, but ended up chewing like a pirate with scurvy. I’d rather pay for the tweak than risk a...

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

I swear, if my camera roll ever gets leaked, people are going to think I have some weird gum obsession. I’ve got a whole album labeled “teeth stuff” t...

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RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)

Haha, I know that feeling. The number of times I eyed a bag of popcorn and just thought, nope, not today... Steamed apples are a solid choice, but hav...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

I hear you on the motivation thing. My youngest was obsessed with her electric brush for, what, maybe two weeks? After that, it was back to the old “s...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

I swear, my toothbrush has taken more dives than an Olympic swimmer. I tried those chunky silicone grips, but honestly, half the time they just made t...

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RE: Making braces cleaning easier: my water flosser routine

Totally relate to the struggle—braces seem to have a secret pact with every crumb and seed out there. I used to just go at it with those little brushe...

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

I’ve actually wondered about the brand thing too, but honestly, I’m not convinced it makes a huge difference. My son’s had two different varnishes—one...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I get the appeal, but honestly, I’ve never noticed a huge difference with or without scraping. Maybe my nose is broken? Or maybe it’s just not as big ...

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RE: Stopping Tooth Decay: Remineralizing vs. Filling—Which Works Better?

I totally get the “mental real estate” thing—sometimes the worry is more exhausting than the tooth itself. I’ve had a few folks try silver diamine flu...

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