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

Yeah, charcoal always seemed a bit gimmicky to me too—plus the price tag doesn't help. Baking soda's cheap enough, but honestly, regular toothpaste an...

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

Interesting perspective, but baking soda toothpaste actually made my gums worse. I think the abrasiveness was just too much for me, even when brushing...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Yeah, I get what you're saying about comfort and gum health being more important than brush longevity. But honestly, as someone who tries to budget ca...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Haha, totally relate to this... sometimes too many options just lead to decision paralysis. Keeping it simple does seem to help—plus, fewer tubes wast...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, glad I'm not alone in the charcoal toothpaste laundry disaster club. Honestly, from my experience, the whitening effect was pretty subtle—defini...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I get what you're saying about the buzzing—it's a bit much for me too, especially first thing in the morning. I'm still on the fence about switching f...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Had a similar experience with softer brushes. Felt like I was spending extra time brushing just to feel clean, which kinda defeats the purpose of bein...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Haha, been there... except mine was spicy tacos at day 8—definitely not budget-friendly wisdom! Took me closer to three weeks overall. Ice packs and N...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Totally agree with this. I tried aloe juice after my biopsy too, but honestly found that diluted saltwater rinses were gentler on my mouth (and my wal...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yeah, learned that the hard way with charcoal toothpaste—my gums weren't thrilled, lol. Honestly, for a quick fix that's budget-friendly, I've had dec...

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

My son chipped a tooth last summer falling off his bike. I was worried we'd need an emergency visit, but after checking online and calling the dentist...

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

I felt the same way at first—so many bells and whistles, it felt like shopping for a new phone or something. Ended up going with a basic model that ha...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Mashed potatoes were my go-to too, but I always liked them. Weirdly, I started craving tomato soup—which I hated before. Blended pizza was my low poin...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I went the professional route once, but honestly found it pricey for what I got. Ended up trying those drugstore whitening strips later—worked surpris...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

My ortho had a similar approach—nightly wear at first, then tapering off. I skipped nights occasionally after the first year to stretch retainer lifes...

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