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RE: Which floss brands actually last through the whole mouth?

Totally get where you're coming from. I've bounced between a bunch of brands, but weirdly enough, the plain no-name floss from the grocery store has h...

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RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?

Yeah, I hear you on the “healthy” snacks not always being all that great for teeth. I’ve had a few of those protein bars and they really do stick to e...

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RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?

I hear you on the mail-order retainers—those ads make it sound so easy, but I’d be paranoid about messing up my bite, too. My ortho told me a bad fit ...

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RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick

Tried the glitter bands once—honestly, they looked cooler in the ortho’s sample book than they did on my teeth. They kind of picked up food color too,...

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RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?

That’s the part that gets me every time. I’ve actually snapped regular floss trying to get around my bottom wire. Ended up switching to those tiny bru...

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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve always been a little wary of whitening strips. My teeth got super sensitive after using them for a ...

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RE: Feeling let down after dental implant surgery—anyone else?

Yeah, that “off” feeling is no joke—mine lasted a good couple months after my implant. I actually noticed it most when I tried eating anything crunchy...

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RE: Tackling decay in 13 teeth

Yeah, I’m with you—water flossers are kinda like a car wash for your mouth, but they just don’t get into the nooks and crannies the way actual floss d...

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RE: Wax vs. mouth rinses for braces-induced mouth ulcers—what actually works better?

Totally get that—those rinses are brutal for the first few seconds, but I’ve had the same experience. Wax is great until, like you said, anything warm...

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RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?

I totally relate to zoning out whenever the dentist starts talking about what comes next—I get so focused on not feeling pain in the chair that all th...

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RE: Ever notice how veneers were invented by a Hollywood dentist?

I hear you on the night guard thing—my dentist kept pushing it after I cracked a veneer from grinding. Honestly, it helped, but I still get nervous ab...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Yeah, I hear you on the “less bad, not good” thing—my dentist basically said the same. Vaping didn’t magically fix my gums either, but I do notice my ...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I totally relate to the breath spray thing—always felt weird whipping it out in public, like I was making an announcement or something. I leaned hard ...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

I hear you about the “extra-clean” feeling with string floss, but honestly, I’ve had a different experience. I used to be all about string floss, thin...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I get where you’re coming from about wanting to see real before and afters, but I’ll play devil’s advocate for a sec. Some dentists might actually be ...

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