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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Yeah, the mirror splatter is real—mine’s always got dots no matter how careful I am. I tried using a travel water flosser in the shower once, thinking...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

This made me laugh because I’m right there with you—mashed potatoes and scrambled eggs were my lifeline when my teeth started shifting around. Did you...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

I’ve wondered about this too—like, is it normal for gums to feel itchy or tingly after the bleeding stops? Mine did for a while and I wasn’t sure if t...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

I totally get that, but honestly, I had the opposite experience with spacing them out. For me, dragging the process out made me dwell on the pain and ...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I totally get this. I tried both too, hoping for that "movie star" look, but honestly, my teeth just looked a bit less yellow. Did you notice any sens...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

I totally get what you mean about the cost sneaking up. Did you end up trying to jazz up your meals with stuff like honey, spices, or those overpriced...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

I get wanting to avoid missing work, but honestly, I tried the nail clipper trick once and it didn’t go well for me. Ended up with a jagged edge that ...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

I totally get where you’re coming from—my anxiety was through the roof when my daughter got her first crown. I kept checking her mouth too, and honest...

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

Same, I totally wrecked my first set with toothpaste before I realized it was a no-go. Did you ever try those ultrasonic cleaners? I was tempted but w...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

Did the nitrous oxide make you feel dizzy afterward or anything? I've got an extraction coming up too, and I'm debating whether to ask for it. I'm usu...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually tried toothpaste on my glasses once—regular paste, not gel—and it worked okayish but left a slight haze. Maybe microfiber would've helpe...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Good tip about the cold compresses—I didn't realize how much they'd help either until I tried them myself. Did anyone here find that certain foods spe...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Did you find a specific brush head helped with the gentleness factor? I'm still struggling a bit with the "jackhammer" effect you mentioned, haha. The...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've heard a few people recommend liquid soap too, but honestly, doesn't that leave a weird taste behind? I tried it once and couldn't shake the soapy...

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