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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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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, totally agree about comfort being key. My dad swears by his sonic brush, but honestly, I think it's mostly because it makes him feel fancy—like ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, totally feel you on that one. I tried oil pulling once because my friend swore it was some kind of miracle cure... lasted about three days befor...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, I feel this one. We tried the whole reward thing too, and it backfired spectacularly—my kid started negotiating like a seasoned lawyer every nig...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Totally agree about asking for alternatives first—dentists sometimes jump to the pricier option (hello, extraction!) when something simpler could work...

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