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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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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Same here, acidic foods are a definite no-go for me too. Have you tried aloe vera gel yet? I found it gentler than most OTC gels and it calms things d...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Totally agree about the ice packs—never did much for me either. Did you try alternating heat and ice at all? I found that switching between the two ev...

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

I totally get the Netflix comparison, lol...monthly payments can feel endless. Did your orthodontist offer any discounts if you paid upfront? Mine had...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Yeah, learned this lesson myself a few years back when a small cavity turned into a root canal... ouch. Now I stick to my cleanings religiously—pricey...

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RE: Navigating Dental Implants After Tooth Removal: My Step-by-Step Approach

Totally get what you're saying. When I got my implant done, the dentist gave me a verbal rundown that seemed clear at the time—but by evening, I was g...

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RE: My dentist's weirdly obsessed with vitamin C and gums

Yeah, bell peppers are surprisingly packed with vitamin C—way more than oranges, actually. I started adding sliced red peppers to salads and wraps a w...

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RE: tongue scrapers—refreshing or just plain weird?

Haha, yeah, that gag reflex struggle is real. Did you try switching up the scraper type? I found metal ones way easier to handle than plastic—less tic...

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RE: Think I caught gingivitis early thanks to this toothpaste

Yeah, I've tried one of those gum-focused toothpastes too. Had a similar experience—my gums were feeling sensitive and kinda swollen, especially aroun...

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RE: are pricier manual toothbrushes really worth it?

I get your point, but have you tried brushes with tapered bristles? I used to think pricier brushes were just marketing fluff too, until my dentist ga...

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RE: Rubber bands to fix my wonky bite—worth the hassle?

Fair point, but have you considered the time factor? Rubber bands might be cheaper upfront, but they can take longer to show results compared to align...

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