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

I totally get your hesitation... I was pretty anxious about it too at first. Honestly, the guard didn't completely stop my clicking, but it made a hug...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said vaping dries your mouth out, which lets plaque build up faster. Didn't hear the sticky plaque thi...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Haha, I totally get where you're coming from. When I first switched to electric, I got caught up in the same marketing whirlwind—spent ages staring at...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Haha, that's so true. I've tried silicone picks too, but they never felt quite right for me either. Do you find traditional floss easier on sensitive ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Totally get what you're saying about comfort, but I wouldn't discount those silicone picks too quickly. Waxed floss always felt a bit harsh on my gums...

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

I totally get what you mean about oatmeal getting old fast. When I had a tooth extraction a couple of years back, oatmeal was my go-to at first, but b...

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

That's a good point about flavor novelty wearing off after a while. My granddaughter went through something similar—she begged for this sparkly strawb...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I think sometimes stylists feel pressured to just go along with what we ask, even if they have doubts. Mine once gently suggested a different shade of...

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

I completely understand that feeling of being overwhelmed at first, especially when you described it as —that made me chuckle because it's exactly how...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've only tried the DIY kits myself, and honestly, my results weren't too shabby. I did notice some sensitivity at first, but switching to a gentler k...

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

I totally relate to that feeling of dread about dentures moving around while traveling. Tried those adhesive strips myself on a recent trip and I agre...

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

The spray bottle trick sounds clever, though I've personally found it a bit awkward to manage discreetly on planes...especially in tight seats or when...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Totally relate to the potato leek suggestion—honestly, that soup was a lifesaver for me too. I tried tomato bisque thinking it'd be gentle enough, but...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

My daughter had a bracket pop off literally hours before her senior prom... talk about tears and panic. Thankfully, our dentist recommended using wax ...

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

Mine has turned up in some pretty weird places too... once found it tucked in the pocket of my robe. Still can't figure out how that happened. About d...

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