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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Totally agree with this. My little one used to freak out every time we brought out the toothbrush...it was exhausting. Then we started using silly son...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Glad I'm not alone—I had a similar experience. Salt water rinses made my gums feel tight and uncomfortable, almost like they were overly dry. Switchin...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

We tried flavored floss too, and yeah, same thing happened here. My daughter was super excited about strawberry flavor for maybe two weeks, then it ju...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally relate to this. I'm just a few months into braces for my underbite and already feeling impatient... but hearing your experience helps. Those e...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Glad to hear IV sedation isn't too bad... honestly, I'm still a bit nervous about needles, but your description helps. Already got my ride sorted and ...

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

I hear you on the warm compresses, but honestly, ice packs were a lifesaver for me right from the start. Yeah, they felt pretty intense at first—almos...

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

I was pretty nervous about the mouthguard too, kept thinking it'd feel weird or I'd choke on it or something... But honestly, after a week or so, I go...

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

Mashed avocado sounds decent, but honestly, the texture was a bit too mushy for me. I ended up going for scrambled eggs—soft enough to manage and felt...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Yeah, same anxiety here at first. I kept picturing my gums getting shredded if I pressed even slightly too hard. Took me about a week to trust the bru...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Chamomile tea helped me too...felt soothing and gentle. I also tried cold applesauce—easy to eat and the coolness really calmed things down. The first...

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

We haven't gone yet and my baby's almost 9 months...been wondering if we're behind. Glad to hear waiting a bit worked for you. Our pediatrician gave s...

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

Yeah, this makes sense. I'm actually heading to my first dentist appointment in ages next week and feeling a bit nervous... but reading your experienc...

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RE: Mouth always feels dry—could it be messing up my gums?

Good point, but honestly toothpaste didn't change much for me. Drinking more water throughout the day and chewing sugar-free gum made a bigger differe...

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RE: Quick Fixes for Dry Mouth and Fresher Breath

You're definitely not alone with the mouthwash thing—I had the same issue, felt like my tongue was glued to the roof of my mouth by morning. Switching...

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RE: Just read fluoride might not be as great for teeth as we thought

Ugh, I just booked my first fluoride treatment for next week...now you're making me second guess it, lol. But honestly, even if it's not a miracle cur...

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