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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Haha, we've definitely been there with the toothpaste swallowing. One thing that helped us was switching to a fluoride-free toothpaste until our littl...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Totally get where you're coming from—charcoal can be pretty abrasive on enamel. Baking soda's definitely gentler, and cheaper too, which is always a b...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally get your point about teens jumping on risky trends, but honestly, I think sometimes it's less rebellion and more desperation. Orthodontics can...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally agree about the smaller brush heads—my mom has arthritis, and switching to a compact head made a huge difference for her comfort. She was skep...

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

I totally get that feeling—it's really unsettling when you notice something changing and can't pinpoint why. I had a similar issue a while back, and t...

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

I totally get where you're coming from—monthly payments can feel endless, and upfront costs are intimidating. When I was deciding, I actually sat down...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, totally relate to this. I used to think the same thing—like if my gums weren't hurting a bit afterward, I wasn't doing it right. Took a dentist ...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I can relate to the salt water rinse thing—it really helped me too when I had some gum irritation from flossing too aggressively (lesson learned...). ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Same here, actually. Fluoride mouthwash was okay, but I didn't notice a huge difference either. I think it really depends on what's causing your sensi...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Totally agree about the hydration thing—I noticed the same when I used to vape. My gums felt tight and irritated, especially with minty or menthol fla...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Totally get the pillow thing. I thought it was just me being weird, haha. The first night I tried it, I felt like a mummy propped up in bed, but it se...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, pepper sounds rough...I remember trying to sneak in some garlic powder into my mashed potatoes after my wisdom teeth came out—big mistake. Burne...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I totally get where you're coming from—eating out was tricky for me at first too. Honestly, I found things like steak, crusty bread, or crunchy veggie...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Bananas were definitely a lifesaver for me too, especially since they're budget-friendly and easy on the stomach. I totally get what you mean about pe...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Yeah, that grayish color can definitely be alarming—I remember when my daughter had a similar incident after tripping at the playground. Our dentist e...

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