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RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. It’s honestly frustrating when you do everything “right” and still end up with cavities. I used to brush like a ...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

That sharp, nagging pain you described sounds really familiar. I remember after my son’s last adjustment, he kept saying it felt like one tooth was “z...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Handled flossers seriously saved me from giving up on flossing altogether. I totally get the paranoia about loose teeth—mine used to wiggle a bit too,...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

Same here—leaving that gritty mint taste just feels... off. But after a while, you kind of forget about it. I read somewhere that rinsing right away i...

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RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I do think a chip after three years is a little quick—especially if your kid’s not super rough on their ...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

I get what you mean about the “off” feeling, but honestly, I think using the tooth more might help. I was super hesitant at first too—just kept babyin...

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RE: Making braces adjustments less of a pain (literally): my go-to trick

Saltwater rinses really do make a difference, at least for me—less stinging after meals. I still struggle with wax too, especially after eating. Somet...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

Totally get this—mine turned my bathroom into a splash zone the first few weeks. I stuck with regular floss for a bit, even though it’s a pain with br...

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

That’s such a big thing. When I got my root canal, seeing the numbers and knowing what to expect helped way more than I thought it would. It’s wild ho...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Haha, totally relate to this! I remember trying tea tree oil after a friend's recommendation, and the taste was... memorable, to say the least. Mixing...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've tried both fluoride gels and desensitizing toothpastes, and honestly, I found the fluoride gel slightly more effective. Toothpaste helped, but it...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally get the frustration—it's tough when progress feels nonexistent and you're just trusting the process. Glad you spoke up and found a better opti...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

I've noticed the warming trick helps too—makes sense since heat usually boosts extraction. But I'm curious, have you found any herbs that just don't s...

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

Yeah, visuals can really stick with you—I remember seeing similar pics at my dentist's office and it definitely made an impression. Teens tune out lec...

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