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

I've had zirconia crowns for about five years now, and honestly, they've held up pretty well. I was super cautious at first too—avoided nuts, granola ...

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

I switched from cordless to countertop a while back, and honestly, the battery drama was half the reason. —yep, exactly my experience. Countertop's bu...

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

I've been tempted by countertop units for a while now, mostly because of the larger reservoir you mentioned: But do they take up a lot of counter s...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Hmm, good points about fit and care. I had a pretty pricey custom guard that cracked way sooner than expected, probably because I wasn't gentle cleani...

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

Haha, the spitting game sounds hilarious—gross maybe, but hey, creative parenting at its finest. Honestly though, I've always wondered about fluoride ...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

That makes sense about the smaller brushes. I used to think bigger brushes were the way to go too—figured they'd cover more ground, right? But I notic...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Totally agree with you on the water flosser—it's been a game changer for me too. I was skeptical at first (felt like another gimmicky gadget), but aft...

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

Haha, totally feel you on the fish tank thing—my daughter once tried to "free" the fish at our pediatrician's office. 😅 For us, it wasn't even...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I've had similar gum issues pop up randomly, and saltwater rinses did help a bit at first—felt soothing, at least. But after a while, I noticed the ir...