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

Haha, rubber bands and paper clips? Sounds like a MacGyver episode gone horribly wrong. Seriously though, DIY braces are no joke—I had a friend back i...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Hmm, I've never bothered with vented cases tbh. I just rinse mine and toss it in a regular plastic container—haven't noticed any difference yet. Maybe...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Yeah, totally agree with this. My mom went through something similar last year, and honestly, the idea of surgery freaked her out way more than the pr...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I totally get the hesitation about oil pulling—honestly, the first time I heard about it, I thought it sounded like some weird wellness fad that would...

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

Ugh, I feel your pain with the hockey puck mouthguard...been there, done that. But you're totally right—ignoring grinding is like snoozing your alarm ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Haha, this description is spot-on. Been there, done that, got toothpaste stains on the shirt to prove it. The flashing toothbrush idea is genius—wish ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, aloe toothpaste does sound like something you'd dare someone to try at a sleepover...but hey, I've seen stranger things work. Totally agree on c...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Totally agree, regular floss is definitely awkward at first. I remember my first few attempts—I swear I looked like a toddler trying to tie shoelaces ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Haha, exactly this. I've caught my daughter squeezing toothpaste like it's frosting on a cupcake. Mint definitely helps curb the temptation, but still...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

I get the appeal of pears and apples, they're definitely better than sugary snacks, but honestly... I wouldn't rely on them too much for cleaning teet...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Protein powders are totally doable after surgery, at least in my experience. I used a plant-based one (pea protein, I think?) and blended it really we...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Totally get what you mean about the heat thing—I was super hesitant too. My dentist gave me a similar spiel, and I remember thinking, "Wait, ice is my...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Haha, "lightning bolts" is exactly how I'd describe my first (and last) professional whitening experience. I swear, I jumped every time I took a sip o...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Bananas were a no-go for me too, weirdly enough. I thought they'd be my savior, but nope—felt like sandpaper disguised as fruit. Oatmeal sounds like a...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Totally agree, personality wins hands down. Our dentist's office looks like it's straight outta the 90s (no fancy TVs here, lol), but he's hilarious a...

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