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

I get what you mean about the water flosser, but I’m still on the fence about whether it really replaces regular floss. My dentist keeps telling me it...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I actually found the opposite—swishing water and using those little brushes helped a bit, but for me, certain foods made things way worse. Garlic and ...

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

That chalky feeling drives me nuts too. I used to think maybe I wasn’t rinsing enough, but then my hygienist told me it’s actually better to spit and ...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

I gave those silicone covers a shot during my first month—mostly because the ortho handed me a sample and I figured, why not? For me, they just never ...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

That sounds really stressful. I had something similar with my son a couple years ago—woke up to his face all puffy and he was drooling, couldn’t reall...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

I totally get what you mean about the sneezing panic—felt like my stitches were going to just pop right out. I was super careful with brushing too, bu...

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

I’ve been going back and forth on this exact debate for months. My hygienist keeps hinting that the countertop models are “life-changing,” but honestl...

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

I totally relate to the battery dying at the worst possible moment—been there, mid-floss, mouth full of water, and suddenly… nothing. I did go back to...

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

Totally relate to your pizza budgeting strategy, haha. When I was deciding, I actually made a spreadsheet (nerd alert, I know...) comparing upfront vs...

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

Ugh, I feel your pain... ruined my favorite hoodie last winter trying to scrub out a coffee stain. I've heard dish soap works wonders, but does anyone...

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

That's a good point about the paperwork. My first surgeon was similar—super rushed during the appointment, barely looked up from his notes, and I left...

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

Temperature was definitely a big deal for me too. I remember after my root canal, I thought ice cream would be perfect—soft, easy to eat—but nope, the...

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

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, affordability isn't the whole story. When I was first told I needed braces, the orthodontist recommended...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Could be the molding—I had a similar issue at first. Took me three tries to get mine comfortable enough to sleep through the night. If DIY keeps faili...

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

Yeah, monthly payments were the way to go for me too. I mean, I get the logic behind paying upfront and saving a bit overall, but I knew I'd feel less...

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