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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

I’ve gotta say, I’m actually a little skeptical about the sugarless gum trick. I know people swear by it, but I tried it once and it just made me supe...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Yeah, I get that—most gums just mask things for a bit and then it’s back to square one. I’ve bounced between Spry, Biotène, and even some of those “de...

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RE: Brushing your teeth could be good for your heart too?

Totally get what you mean about feeling like your gums are out to get you. But honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience with the water flosser. For ...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Totally get what you mean about the “patience game.” I tried to jump back into “normal” food way too soon, thinking I was tougher than my gums actuall...

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RE: Which is easier: healing from dental vs. orthopedic implants?

I totally get what you mean about the difference. For me, the dental implant was way easier to deal with—just some soreness and soft foods for a bit, ...

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RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?

Cheese at night is my downfall too—seriously, I can almost taste the regret in the morning. I get what you mean about the dairy thing being random; my...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

That made me laugh because I totally get it—wearing those things feels so awkward at first. I had to try a few different ones before I found one that ...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

I totally get what you mean about the ER—been there, done that, left with nothing but a prescription and a fat bill. I always wonder, though, if it’s ...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

Funny, I had the opposite reaction—my teeth got super sensitive after whitening, even with the “sensitive” toothpaste. Maybe it’s just me? I had to av...

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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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