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

I totally get the frustration. I brush and floss like a maniac, but my dentist says my teeth are just “prone” to cavities. Honestly, I wonder if genet...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

I keep hearing that, but does anyone actually know if electric brushes are worth the extra money? I’m always second-guessing if we need them or if a m...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

I get nervous about not brushing too. I always wonder if that leftover stuff is actually bad for my enamel or something. But I read somewhere that bru...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

Is it really worth having all three though? I keep wondering if I’m just buying extra stuff because everyone says you “should.” The water flosser was ...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I get nervous about missing spots too, especially since I’m trying to save money and avoid extra dentist visits. Before I got braces, I just did my be...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

I hear you on the barcode effect. That actually happened to me after I used strips for a week—my teeth looked super patchy and I panicked. I’ve always...

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RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?

Those little brushes between the brackets are the worst. My son lasted maybe a week before he started trying to hide them in his backpack. It’s like, ...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I get what you mean, but I actually wondered if being too gentle was a bad thing? Like, I was so careful brushing and eating that I started worrying m...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

Flossing together sounds nice, but what if your kid's super stubborn or anxious about it? Mine freaks out at even the slightest gum discomfort, and fl...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Mine thought strawberry toothpaste was "yucky" at first too... took weeks before she'd even try it again. Have you found anything budget-friendly that...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Yeah, yogurt can be tricky for me too—especially if my gums are already sore. Have you tried bananas instead of avocado sometimes? They're usually che...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I totally get what you're saying about the hybrid guards. I've been tempted to try one, but honestly, the price tag makes me hesitate...are they reall...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Did you find the monthly payments stressful at all? I'm leaning toward that option too, but honestly, having another bill pop up each month makes me a...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yikes, chipped tooth from a granola bar? Now I'm second-guessing my snack choices... Did you have to get dental work done after that? Dental bills are...

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

Does the cordless one hold up well over time, though? I've been tempted to switch from countertop because of space (and price, honestly), but I worry ...

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