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RE: tooth extraction: what's your go-to comfort trick?

Podcasts definitely worked better for me than TV. After my extraction, I tried watching shows at first, but honestly, the visuals just made me more aw...

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RE: Noticing Tooth Issues After Switching to Bottle Feeding

Honestly, it might not be bottle decay at all. My daughter had similar spots when she was around the same age, and I panicked thinking it was cavities...

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RE: my kid chipped a tooth—anyone tried those dental emergency kits?

Totally agree with this. Honestly, I've never used one of those kits either—usually just grab whatever's handy and head straight to the dentist. But h...

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RE: Keeping veneers looking good—anyone got tricks or cool facts?

Yeah, totally agree about the abrasive toothpaste thing. I learned that one the hard way—my veneers started looking kinda dull after about a year, and...

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RE: finally ditching braces—how would you react?

Honestly, I get the excitement, but from experience, the braces coming off isn't exactly the end of the hassle. Retainers are a whole new ballgame—cle...

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RE: finally took the plunge—anyone else totally transformed their look?

I get what you're saying, but honestly, glasses can be pricey. I've worn the same basic frames for years—not because I love them, but because they're ...

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RE: Kids and Toothbrush Time: Electric Brushes vs. Fun Manual Ones?

Definitely agree with trying toys first—smart idea. We started with manual brushes mainly because they're cheaper and easy for small hands to control....

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RE: stuck choosing between fixed or removable retainers, thoughts?

Totally get where you're coming from on the flossing hassle with fixed retainers, that was a real pain for me at first too. But honestly, after a whil...

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RE: struggling to ditch the pacifier...anyone else dealing with this?

I get the frustration, but honestly...maybe he's just not ready yet? With my youngest, we tried all the tricks too—nothing worked until we backed off ...

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RE: my dentist says I've been flossing wrong my whole life

Same here, had no clue until recently. The flat tape floss is great, but honestly, I just buy whatever's cheapest on sale. Once you get the C-shape th...

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RE: any tips for calming kids' nerves before dental visits?

Switching dentists can definitely help, but I get that it's not always practical budget-wise. One thing that's worked pretty well for us without break...

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RE: water flossers or regular floss—what's your pick?

Counter space is definitely a legit concern—I barely have room for my essentials, let alone another gadget. Plus, water flossers aren't exactly cheap,...

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