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

Totally get this. My kid was all about the Paw Patrol brush until the stickers wore off, then it was like pulling teeth (pun intended) to get him to b...

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

I get the whole “consistency over gadgets” thing, but I’ve gotta admit—sometimes those flashy toothbrushes actually work some magic. My youngest would...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Right? I fell for the “won’t stick to braces” label too and, honestly, it still got stuck in all the wrong places. Ended up picking out gum bits with ...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Preach. I swear, my mouth has a sixth sense for anything remotely sweet—like, I’ll just *look* at a cookie and suddenly it’s “Congrats, you’ve won ano...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I used to rinse right after brushing too—felt wrong not to, like I was skipping a step. But hey, if skipping the rinse means I don’t need to buy fancy...

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RE: Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?

Totally relate to the “cold, sweet chalk” description—those trendy protein tubs are like punishment for trying to be healthy on a budget. I gave up an...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I totally get the appeal of leaving it to the pros, but honestly, those cleanings add up fast. I’ve been trying to stretch out the time between appoin...

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

I get the custom ones are supposed to be comfier, but man, my cheapo Amazon guard actually worked fine after I trimmed it down a bit. Not perfect, but...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

My dentist is all about the tongue scraper for kids, too, but honestly, I think it’s just another thing for me to buy. I mean, does it really make tha...

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

Man, I totally get the dry mouth struggle. Those xylitol lozenges are nice, but honestly, I found them a bit pricey for how fast I went through a bag....

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

I swear, tongue scraping is one of those cheap little life upgrades nobody talks about until you stumble into it by accident. I used to think it was j...

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RE: Weirdest thing I learned—hydrogen peroxide is in a bunch of stain removers, even for teeth, and it’s the same stuff in hair bleach.

Same! I just want something that cleans my teeth without making my wallet cry or my mouth burn. Tried one of those fancy “detox” pastes once—felt like...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

The saltwater thing really threw me for a loop too. I mean, I get that it’s supposed to help, but after a few days, I started feeling like a walking p...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Honestly, fluoride rinses alone never did the trick for me. I ended up trying remineralizing gels after my wallet took a hit from a whitening disaster...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, implants are definitely the sturdier choice, but honestly, they're also way pricier. My aunt went through something similar—she opted for a brid...

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