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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

Honestly, the price of mouthwash adds up faster than you’d think, right? I tried using it daily for a while but then did the math and realized a bottl...

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

I hear you on the popcorn struggle—those kernels are relentless. Do you notice a big difference in how clean your teeth feel between the cordless and ...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Right? It’s wild how suddenly all I wanted was kettle chips and crusty bread, even though I’m not even a big chip person usually. I get what you mean ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I feel you on the coconut oil texture thing, it's definitely... an acquired taste, lol. Have you tried activated charcoal toothpaste yet? It's pretty ...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Yeah, that's definitely important, but I'm curious—how much extra would you be willing to pay for that kind of sensitivity and bedside manner? Don't g...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

We had something similar happen with my son, but it was sports drinks. He was drinking them after soccer practice thinking it was healthy hydration, b...

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

Hmm, interesting your dentist said that... mine mentioned something similar about charcoal, but she also suggested looking into fluoride-free options ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Did you find Sensodyne a bit pricey though? I switched to a cheaper sensitive toothpaste after a couple weeks, and honestly, it worked just as well. D...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've been curious about water flossers for a while, but the price always makes me hesitate. Did you find a budget-friendly model that still does the j...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Have you tried mixing it with something lighter, like grapeseed oil or jojoba? They're usually pretty gentle and absorb faster than coconut oil. My da...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I totally get the hesitation, I was worried about the same thing. Have you looked into brushes with sensitive modes or pressure sensors? I switched to...

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

We had a similar experience, actually. Our first dentist was nice enough, but she was always rushing through appointments and didn't really slow down ...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Totally agree, TSA scanners can be weirdly sensitive. Last year, my partial set off the alarm and I had to awkwardly explain it to the agent while eve...

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

Did you find any affordable interdental brushes that worked well? I've been using some cheaper ones from the drugstore—they do the job, but sometimes ...

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

I get the caution about chunky soups, but honestly, lentil soup worked great for me—just blended it smooth first. Didn't have any irritation that way....

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