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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

I get what you mean about the water flosser making things easier, but I’ve been a little skeptical about whether it’s as effective as regular floss or...

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

I totally relate to the flashlight thing—felt like I was running a CSI investigation on my own mouth. The dry socket paranoia is real, but I think it ...

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RE: KEEPING MY TOOTHBRUSH ACTUALLY CLEAN...AM I OVERTHINKING THIS?

I’ve wondered about the mouthwash soak, honestly. I tried it a couple times with Listerine and the toothbrush ended up smelling way too strong—almost ...

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RE: Coping With That Annoying Dry Socket Pain After Tooth Extraction

That clove taste totally threw me off at first—I kept thinking something was wrong with the dressing. I read up on the eugenol in those medicated pack...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

Title: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss I’ve been down this rabbit hole too, and wow, the struggle with tight contacts is ...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

Interesting tip about the toast. I’ve noticed that denser breads like rye seem to break up less in my mouth, though maybe that’s just me. Rice is defi...

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

I get what you mean about feeling like your teeth are just out to get you, but I’m not totally convinced it’s all genetics. I’ve read that cavity risk...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I totally get wanting more technical info, but when they start listing part numbers and brands, my brain just checks out. I’m a detail person, but eve...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

That totally matches my experience. I got a water flosser because regular floss was making my gums sore, and it honestly helped with sensitivity—felt ...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

String floss definitely feels more “hands-on” to me, like you can really tell when you’re getting stuff out from between your teeth. But honestly, I g...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

I’ve definitely found myself in the same boat with the makeshift phone stands. I once tried propping my phone up with a mug and a stack of sticky note...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

Twice a year seems to be the standard, and I totally get the anxiety part. I always overthink the ultrasonic scaler—it feels like a tiny jackhammer in...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

That’s interesting—do you notice a difference in how thick the custom guards are compared to the boil-and-bite ones? I’m wondering if the bulkiness is...

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

I’ve wondered about that too. I switched to a sonic toothbrush and started using those little interdental brushes, thinking it’d compensate for fewer ...

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