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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, seriously...who knew brushing teeth would turn into a science experiment? I switched to a sensitive toothpaste too, but honestly, easing up on p...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Haha, totally relatable...I once googled myself into a panic after my extraction. You're definitely not alone in the rinse paranoia—been there, rinsed...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Haha, felt this one. Monthly payments were my jam too—less panic-inducing. Plus, braces already hurt enough without adding wallet trauma to the mix...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Yeah, sugary stuff's the worst for me—especially candy or soda. Weirdly enough though, spicy food doesn't bother mine at all. Anyone else find that sp...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

I get the logic behind starting early, but honestly, taking a baby who's barely got teeth yet to the dentist seems a bit overkill to me. My parents di...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Totally get the anxiety thing—my dentist's waiting room feels like a suspense thriller sometimes, lol. I used to skip appointments too, thinking I'd s...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Totally with you on blueberries—they blend up pretty smooth and aren't too acidic either. Another good one is mango; it's soft enough that you don't h...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Haha, popcorn is basically the wisdom teeth recovery equivalent of stepping on a Lego—instant regret. I made the mistake of thinking rice would be fin...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

That's a neat idea, but honestly, cartoon cups didn't do much for us. My kiddo just wanted milk no matter what character was on the cup...we ended up ...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Yeah, bedtime bottles are sneaky little tooth assassins, lol. My nephew had the same issue—my sis switched to watered-down milk bit by bit until it wa...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Honestly, the knee pillow trick didn't do much for me—felt kinda awkward and didn't really ease the pain. But ice packs? Those were my best friends fo...

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RE: Fluoride In Toothpaste: Essential Or Overrated?

Haha, charcoal toothpaste...been there, done that, never again. Looked like I'd been chewing on pencils. Anyway, fluoride's always been my go-to for ...