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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

Those cleaning tablets are a bit of a scam, right? I swear, I used to think they were the “official” way to keep my trays clear, but half the time the...

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RE: How Long Did Your Teeth Whitening Appointment Actually Take?

Straws were my dentist’s obsession too—felt like I was sipping everything like a kid for a week. I got the “zing” after cold water, not even coffee. H...

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RE: Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts

Haha, I know the feeling—those post-surgery brushes look like something Barbie would use. I was skeptical at first, but they really do get into those ...

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RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?

I totally get this. Last time I had a crown pop off mid-lunch, I literally just grabbed my wallet and keys and bolted—didn’t even brush my teeth first...

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

Been there with the nail clippers... had them in my hand once, but the fear of accidentally snipping my cheek made me back out. Wax is such a tease, r...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Haha, yep, those dissolving stitches are sneaky. I remember thinking I was losing bits of my mouth at one point. Mouths are drama queens—every tiny th...

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

Can totally relate to the popcorn hull struggle—those things are like tiny ninja stars for gums. Honestly, it sounds like you’re doing all the right s...

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

Totally relate to the countertop beast—mine’s like a mini fire hydrant for my mouth, but it’s basically luggage on its own. I do miss that “deep clean...

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

That “marble” look on zirconia really bugs me for front teeth too—my cousin’s looks a bit like a tiny bathroom tile. Anyone here had luck with those n...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Yeah, popcorn kernels are basically bridge kryptonite. I’ve had mine for about a year and honestly, I barely notice it unless I’m eating something wei...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Fair point, but I've seen the opposite too. My grandma swore she'd never go electric—said it felt like brushing with a jackhammer—but we got her one o...

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

Haha, true that. I've definitely had my share of toothpaste fails—once tried it on a coffee stain and ended up with a minty-fresh disaster. Dish soap ...

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

Totally agree—nothing grabs a teen's attention like a good, relatable horror story. My niece was all set to try the rubber band trick until her best f...

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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?

Eucalyptus is a great call, actually. I once made a DIY toothpaste that ended up tasting like pure Altoids—borderline painful, lol. Added a bit of euc...

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