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

We tried the cordless one for my son—honestly, he liked the novelty at first but got bored fast. It’s definitely lighter and less intimidating than th...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Those strips were a nightmare for my kid—she tried them before homecoming and ended up with sore gums for days. Dentist said it’s super common, especi...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

I totally relate to being super careful after braces—my kid just finished treatment and we’re still figuring out what’s safe. Our orthodontist actuall...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Reading your post made me smile because it reminded me exactly of how my daughter acted after her extraction. She was convinced her teeth were shiftin...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Yeah, teeth shifting can be sneaky... my daughter had something similar happen when she was around 12. At first, we thought it was just cosmetic, but ...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Hahaha, the marble analogy is perfect...my daughter said the exact same thing when she first got her porcelain crown. Took her a good two weeks to sto...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Glad you mentioned sensitive toothpaste... it really saved my daughter after her whitening strip mishap. She was so eager for quick results she ignore...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Yeah, totally agree with this. My kiddo's teeth shifted slightly even with regular retainer use, but our dentist reassured us minor shifts are pretty ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've noticed the same thing with my son's mouthguard—it gets cloudy after a few months no matter how carefully we clean it. The vinegar tip sounds int...

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

I get why the guard feels like a solid choice, but honestly, my kid had similar issues and we tried tackling it from the stress angle first. We introd...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, exactly this. My son had braces recently, and we went through the same hesitation. I was worried an electric brush would irritate his gums even ...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

I totally get what you're saying about the sturdier brushes feeling more effective. My kiddo has braces, and at first, we thought bigger brushes would...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, that's exactly how my son described it when we switched him over to electric brushing last year. He was convinced it was some kind of torture de...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get what you mean about humor not always helping. When my daughter had stitches on her forehead, relatives kept joking about her "Harry Potter scar....

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

Your story made me smile—I can totally relate. My son recently started traveling with dentures after an accident, and we're still figuring things out....

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