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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get why people avoid whitening strips after that kind of reaction, but my kid’s dentist actually suggested a sensitive formula when she wanted to tr...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I used to think brushing was enough too, but after my kid’s dentist suggested a tongue scraper, I figured we’d give it a try. Honestly, I was skeptica...

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

That’s exactly why we switched to cordless at home. My kid tried the countertop one (on the lowest setting, even!) and it was like a mini firehose—he ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

When my daughter had her implant done last summer, I was practically hovering over her with a flashlight every night, convinced something was going to...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

Totally relate to this—my kid would rather do literally anything else than try to thread floss under braces. We were both getting frustrated (and hone...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. My daughter begged to try those “natural” whitening tricks she saw online—baking soda, charcoal, even some kin...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, I totally get what you mean. My daughter just started braces last year, and all those “what not to do” posters in the ortho’s office honestly ma...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We went through something similar with our daughter—she hated brushing her teeth at first. Tried all the usual tricks, but oddly enough, what worked b...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

My daughter definitely did, especially those first few days with a new set—she said her teeth felt "tight" and achy. It usually eased up after a coupl...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, yep...been there! My son's mouthguard had the same issue after just using mild soap. We switched to denture tablets too, and it honestly made a ...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Funny, scrambled eggs were actually the easiest thing for my daughter after her braces went on. I think it might depend on how you cook them? We found...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver here too, especially when my son had braces tightened. We also found mashed potatoes helpful—smooth, filling, and easy...

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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 had a similar mishap with lavender once—thought I'd end up with something calming, but instead got this weird medicinal smell that lingered way too ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Yeah, we had pretty much the same experience. The digital badges were exciting at first, but after a couple of weeks, my daughter just shrugged them o...

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