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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

I totally get that feeling—my gums felt huge for days, and I was worried it’d mean extra visits (and bills). Turns out, it’s pretty normal if you keep...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

That’s so true, but sometimes those extra visits can add up, especially if you’re on a tight budget or have a high deductible. I usually try a few thi...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

Totally get you on this. I started with a plastic one too—honestly, it felt like a cheap windshield wiper for my tongue. Switched to stainless steel b...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I totally get where you're coming from. I fell for the hype around those whitening kits too, thinking it’d be a quick fix before a job interview. Ende...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

I totally get what you mean about the brushing—my dentist told me the same thing after I started noticing my gums felt sore and looked a bit red. I sw...

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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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