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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle - Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?
I get what you mean about hearing different things - there’s so much info out there, and it’s not always clear-cut. In our case, the dentist was pretty firm about switching to water only at night, not just focusing on br...
RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?
I totally get what you mean about the salt water - everyone swears by it, but it always left my mouth feeling kind of raw, not soothed. That blue rinse is a lifesaver, especially when everything’s already so sensitive. I...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
You’re not alone there - sometimes I swear my trays are haunted by last week’s garlic bread. I used to get really frustrated trying to keep them clear and fresh, especially after coffee or curry. Tried those fancy fizzin...
RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros
Honestly, I’ve tried every kind of straw under the sun - paper, compostable, regular plastic, silicone... I still get some staining if I don’t rinse right after. Silicone’s comfy but doesn’t seem to magically keep aligne...
RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth - baking soda vs activated charcoal?
Haha, I totally get your hesitation with the charcoal mess...been there, done that! I gave activated charcoal a shot a few months back because I kept seeing those Instagram ads and thought, "Why not?" Honestly, my sink l...