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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

Mixing both is honestly what keeps me sane. I get anxious about missing stuff, especially with all the work I’ve had done—crowns, bridges, you name it...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same, but I haven’t seen any magic UV thing that actually works for coffee stains. I get super anxious about stains on my ...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Yeah, my dentist said something similar about aligners doubling as night guards, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical. I've been grinding my teeth ...

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

Totally get what you're saying about podcasts making you hyper-aware of time passing...I had a similar experience after my gum graft. Thought I'd bing...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

I've wondered about this too, actually. I always assumed lemon juice was the worst offender because of how sour it tastes, but my dentist once mention...

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

Yeah, totally get you on the price thing... countertop models can be steep. I've tried a cheaper one before, and honestly, the pressure wasn't great—f...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, those DIY hacks freak me out... I once tried whitening my teeth at home with some random baking soda trick online—my gums were sore for days. Le...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, same here... I always think mine's fine until I finally cave and replace it. Honestly, I've tried both custom and higher-end OTC guards, and for...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get the anxiety... after my veneers, even oatmeal felt gritty somehow. Ended up sticking mostly to lukewarm smoothies for a few days—boring, b...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Mine was exactly the same, kept saying "everyone heals differently" and "it depends on bone density," etc. Honestly, I think they're just cautious abo...

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

Yeah, cordless is def easier on space. I switched from countertop to cordless recently...mostly because I kept worrying about knocking the big one int...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too, especially right after my veneers. I was pretty anxious about chewing anything at all, so soft eggs felt s...

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

I've always been hesitant about mouthwash too... worried it might discolor or weaken the material somehow. Has anyone noticed any changes in texture o...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who felt that way at first. Took me a good week or two to get used to mine—kept worrying I'd damage my gums or somethi...

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

I feel this paranoia, too...my cat has a weird obsession with knocking things off counters, and my mouthguard case was her favorite target for a while...

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