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

I’ve been through both types too, and honestly, I still wonder if the countertop ones really do a better job or if it’s just the “power wash” feeling ...

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

I relate to the apple thing—took me ages before I dared bite into one with my crown. I still hesitate with really crunchy stuff, but over time, I got ...

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RE: Finger brush vs. baby toothbrush for first teeth—what worked for you?

Funny, I remember when my grandkids were at that stage—tiny teeth popping up and everyone fussing over how to keep them clean. The finger brush always...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

I get where you’re coming from about picking your battles, but I sometimes wonder if letting kids call all the shots with brushing is the right way to...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Interesting points about sleeping positions, but honestly, switching to my back never really worked for me. I tried it for weeks, but I'd always wake ...

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

Interesting points, but I'm not totally convinced salt water rinses are always the best idea. I tried them myself a while back when I had some gum inf...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I've been wondering about this myself. A few years back, my dentist suggested a night guard too, but I just couldn't get used to it—felt like I was ch...

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

When my grandkids visited last summer, I tried something similar—letting them choose their own floss flavors. Worked surprisingly well, actually. But ...

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

I've never even heard of aloe toothpaste before this thread, but now I'm intrigued. Might have to look into it next time I'm at the store. Saltwater r...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Funny you mention the temperature thing—I had something similar but opposite. Cold stuff felt painfully cold, even water straight from the fridge was ...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Spinach is sneaky like that, isn't it? I swear, every time I have pesto or anything with tiny herbs, it's like they're on a mission to embarrass me. F...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Weekly photos sound like a solid idea, though I admit I'd probably forget half the time! When I had braces years ago, my dentist gave me these clear p...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Haha, that's exactly how I described it to my dentist when I first got mine. Honestly, I was pretty skeptical at first—like, how could something so un...

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

Totally get the ice cream thing—cold stuff was a no-go for me too. Weirdly enough, I found mashed potatoes to be my unexpected hero. Warm, soft, and c...

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