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RE: Plastic or wire? Something weird I learned about retainers

I get the stress about the wire being “invisible trouble,” but honestly, I found the trays more stressful in a different way. I kept misplacing them—l...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

I’m still on the fence about going for implants, honestly. The idea of surgery really freaks me out, and I keep worrying about all the “what ifs.” Wit...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

Funny you mention toast—took me months before I even dared to try it again. Even now, I’m still a bit wary of anything with a crust. Honestly, I felt ...

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RE: Getting through jaw surgery: what actually helped me

I totally get what you mean about the grainy texture with cottage cheese—thought it was just me being picky. Silken tofu sounds like a smart swap, tho...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

It really does feel like a roll of the dice sometimes. I remember being so careful with my grandkids—no juice before bed, brushing after snacks, the w...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

I totally get the worry about those electric brushes being a bit too much, even on the softest setting. I switched to one a few years back after my de...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Totally get you on the salad struggle. I swear, after my last crown, I started chopping everything so tiny it looked like bird food. Honestly, it’s a ...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

That clove oil taste really does linger, doesn’t it? I actually started to get a bit queasy from it after a while—couldn’t shake the feeling that it w...

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

You’re not alone with that noise—makes me jumpy too. But I get what you mean, it really does feel more thorough. I was so nervous about switching from...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

I get what you mean about not getting bored, but honestly, I found the “no crunch” rule way tougher than I expected. Broths and smoothies were okay fo...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Cutting back on coffee was tough for me, but honestly, I got paranoid about stains after my last cleaning. I did notice my teeth looked a bit brighter...

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

Nope, not just you—my gums got sore too, and I was worried I’d done some damage. I tried the charcoal once and honestly, it looked like a disaster sce...

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RE: Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile?

Funny thing, I actually had the opposite experience with whitening toothpaste. I know everyone swears by it for convenience, but my gums started getti...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That’s a good point about arthritis—I’ve got it in my hands and honestly, holding a manual brush some mornings just feels impossible. I went through t...

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

I know what you mean about the countertop ones looking like they belong in a sci-fi movie. The first time I plugged mine in, my granddaughter asked if...

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