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RE: Little tricks that helped me with shifting my dental midline

Missing a night with elastics used to make me so nervous, too. I swear, my ortho could sense it if I skipped even once. I had sticky notes everywhere—...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

I get nervous about lingering smells too, especially after using bottles for things like kimchi or garlic. I’ve tried denture tablets before and hones...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get anxious just thinking about those strong gels. Even with the trays, my teeth felt like they were zapped every time I tried. I ended up switching...

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RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?

I actually did ask about a “sterilization fee” once because it seemed odd on top of everything else. They didn’t waive it, but they did explain what i...

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

I've been using the countertop one for a couple years now, and yeah, it definitely blasts away stuff pretty well. But honestly, the hassle of cleaning...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've been hesitant about whitening pens myself...heard they can sometimes make sensitivity worse, especially if your teeth are already touchy. Tried o...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get your point about apples—they're sneakier than people realize. I once cracked a filling biting into a "healthy" granola bar, so now I'm sus...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Yeah, toothpaste can help with small scratches, but I'd be careful using it on anything valuable. Tried it on my glasses once... ended up making the l...

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

My dentist is pretty strict about fluoride too, says it's a must-have for cavity prevention. But honestly, I've always felt a bit uneasy about swallow...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I was pretty skeptical about electric brushes too, honestly. My dentist kept recommending one, but I worried it'd be too rough on my gums—they're sens...

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

Same experience here, acidic stuff definitely triggers mine too. Haven't tried chamomile tea rinse yet...sounds gentle enough, might give it a cautiou...

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

Totally agree with you there. My anxiety at the dentist started as a kid, and flavored gloves wouldn't have helped me much—just a distraction, really....

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've been doing oil pulling on and off for about a year now, mostly because my dentist recommended something gentle for my sensitive gums. Honestly, I...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, yeah vinegar seems risky... I worry about anything too harsh damaging the material. Does anyone know if denture tablets are safe for nightly use...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I switched to flossing before brushing a few months ago too, after years of doing it the other way around. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—old habi...

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