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RE: Making bracket pokes less miserable: my wax routine

Drying the spot with a tissue is such a game changer, but I’m always worried I’ll miss a bit and then the silicone falls off anyway. Anyone else get p...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I get nervous about the water and electricity thing too, honestly. I’ve got my countertop flosser set up as far from the outlet as possible, but it st...

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

Literally same. I tried the threaders for like a week and gave up—just too much hassle, especially when you’re half-asleep. I caved and bought a cheap...

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RE: Getting used to chewing with new dentures—anyone else struggle?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the adhesives. I tried the cheap stuff too, thinking I’d save, but it just made things more stressful. I was a...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

Honestly, I think it’s mostly the novelty, but if it gets them to actually floss, I’m not complaining. My kid will only use the dinosaur ones and yeah...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I've tried mixing baking soda with my regular toothpaste a few times, and honestly, it did feel gentler than using baking soda alone. Still, I got kin...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I got zirconia crowns about a year ago because I grind my teeth too, and honestly, comfort-wise they're pretty similar to porcelain. Didn't notice any...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

I've had mold issues too, and honestly, it's made me super cautious about wasting ingredients (stuff's expensive!). Now I always sterilize jars before...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Yeah, I totally get the hesitation about cordless models. I've been eyeing them too, mostly because my bathroom counter space is super limited. But ho...

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

Yeah, I totally get the anxiety around monthly payments—seeing that bill pop up every month can be stressful. But honestly, saving up a big chunk upfr...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I've been debating this exact thing lately. I started out with a countertop model because, honestly, it was cheaper and seemed more powerful. And yeah...

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