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

I’ve been wondering about this too. My dentist also said to just spit and not rinse, but honestly, the leftover toothpaste taste is gross for me. I d...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

That made me laugh—been there. The first few times with a water flosser, I swear I needed a poncho or something. My bathroom mirror still has the occa...

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

That’s interesting—my doctor said soft foods for just a few days, but honestly, I’m nervous about moving back to “normal” stuff too soon. Did you noti...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get what you mean about the custom trays, but I’m still not totally sold. Has anyone actually noticed a big difference compared to just using the st...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I totally get the temptation with all those TikTok “miracle” teeth hacks—it’s wild how convincing those before-and-afters can be. I tried baking soda ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Has anyone actually found manual brushing that much harder on the hands? I’ve got arthritis too, but sometimes the electric feels heavy and awkward, e...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Interesting, oatmeal didn't really work for me either—felt kinda gritty and uncomfortable. Did scrambled eggs ever feel too dry or sticky? I found cre...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Mashed bananas and peanut butter, huh? Never thought of that combo...does it taste more banana-y or peanut buttery? I'm still stuck on smoothies mysel...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

My dentist was pretty strict about soft foods too, but honestly, after a few days my jaw felt even more stiff from lack of use. I ended up carefully c...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally relate to this... I've wondered too if stylists sometimes just nod along even when they know a style won't suit us. Did your stylist give you ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Haha, that's exactly how I'd describe it too. I gave oil pulling a shot once, lasted maybe a week before the texture got to me. Curious about the char...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Does grapefruit flavor actually taste like real grapefruit, or is it more artificial? I'm curious because some citrus mouthwashes I've tried had a wei...

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

I definitely think personality matters just as much for adults as it does for kids, maybe even more in some cases. I had a similar experience myself r...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

I get what you're saying about the super early visits feeling a bit unnecessary. But honestly, as a parent who's been through this twice now, I think ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Yeah, avocado smoothies can be hit or miss for sure. I tried one after my root canal thinking it'd be a nice change from the usual sweet stuff, but it...

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