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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

I actually think the water flosser tips do make a difference, but it’s not always obvious at first. The “plaque seeker” one seems to get under my brid...

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RE: If Your Braces Hurt Like Crazy At Night, What’s Your Go-To Fix?

That cold washcloth trick is underrated—I’ve done it myself and it’s surprisingly soothing. Ever try orthodontic wax? Sometimes the brackets just rub ...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

I get the temptation to go all-in with the ice, but honestly, I’ve started to wonder if icing nonstop even helps that much. When I had my wisdom teeth...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

That’s basically what my dentist told me, too—just “stick to soft foods” and hope for the best. Did you find the yogurt got boring after a while? I st...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I totally get the “drama queen” thing—mine act up every time there’s a change, too. Ever had a crown that just wouldn’t settle? Sometimes I wonder if ...

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RE: DOES EVERY CAVITY REALLY NEED A CROWN OR IS IT OVERKILL SOMETIMES?

I’m with you—crowns aren’t always the answer. I’ve had dentists push for them when a big filling did the trick and lasted years. Sure, sometimes you r...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Couldn’t agree more about mints just covering things up. I’ve tried every gum and mouthwash out there, but unless I actually get the gunk out from bet...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

I get what you’re saying about not needing to make it fun every single time, but don’t you think a little novelty keeps kids from pushing back? I’ve n...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

Honestly, I had the same thing happen with the wax. I’d put a chunk on before bed and by morning it was just...gone. Pretty sure it’s normal. My ortho...

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RE: Knocked-out tooth: milk or saliva—what’s actually better?

Title: Knocked-Out Tooth: Milk or Saliva—What’s Actually Better? I totally get the panic—when my nephew knocked his front tooth out on the playground...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

I get where you’re coming from—those metal tongue scrapers look like they’d be some kind of game changer, but honestly, I’ve never noticed a dramatic ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I get what you mean about the build-up being worse than the actual adjustment. That was my daughter every single time—she’d work herself up, then afte...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Yeah, the “dental floss gone rogue” look is spot on. I remember staring at mine in the mirror thinking, is it supposed to dangle like that? The surgeo...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Did you find the badges and rewards lost their appeal quickly, too? We had a similar experience—the app was great at first, but after a while my son j...

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

Yeah, monthly payments can definitely ease the upfront sticker shock, but did you ever run into hidden fees or interest charges? I went monthly with I...

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