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RE: Metal, ceramic, or clear aligners? What worked for your kid?

My son tried clear aligners for a while, and honestly? The 22-hour rule was tough. He’d take them out for lunch and sometimes forget to put them back ...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I totally get where you’re coming from—those little bottles of fluoride rinse add up, and honestly, I haven’t seen a huge difference either. Here’s wh...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

Honestly, it took me a while to figure out what was “normal weird” and what was actually a problem. For me, I’d do a little mental checklist: 1) Is it...

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RE: Consistent cleanings: worth the hassle?

I totally relate to trying to keep costs down—those fancy flossers and rinses add up fast. I did the fluoride rinse too, but honestly, I started wonde...

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

Zirconia seems to be the way to go for grinders, at least from what I’ve seen with my daughter. Porcelain looked great but chipped after a year—felt l...

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RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?

I totally get the hesitation around fluoride—there’s just so much info out there, and some of it sounds pretty scary. For me, I tried skipping it for ...

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RE: How we finally beat the “sugar bugs” at our house

Bringing your own snacks is such a game-changer, right? I started doing that too, especially since some of the “treats” at family gatherings can be pr...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Yeah, dental bills can be a real gut punch. When I lost a molar a few years ago, my dentist gave me the whole rundown about shifting and bone loss, bu...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I totally get the anxiety you're feeling right now. I had implant surgery last year, and the stitches were honestly the worst part for me too. Kept th...

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

Same here, I went countertop too after a cordless one died on me (battery stopped holding charge after a year—ugh). Countertop models just seem more d...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've never tried vinegar myself, mostly because I can't stand the smell even diluted...it just lingers for me. Honestly, I've been using a soft-bristl...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Haha, I feel this on a spiritual level. But if you're looking for something budget-friendly and reliable, I've had pretty good luck with dish soap—esp...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Haha, smoothies definitely get old fast. I went the budget-friendly route and stocked up on canned soups beforehand—cream of tomato, chicken noodle (m...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Totally agree about the wedge pillow—made a huge difference for me too. I tried stacking pillows at first (budget-friendly, right?), but they always s...

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

Totally agree with you on the ventilated case thing. I switched about three months back, and it surprised me too. Honestly, at first glance, it seemed...

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