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RE: Best ways to soothe a teething baby (besides the usual stuff?)

Yeah, I remember those days—felt like every new thing I tried was some kind of experiment. I was always a bit skeptical about the textured teethers to...

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RE: Creamy, Gritty, or Gel? What’s Your Toothpaste Texture Go-To

Gritty toothpaste never worked for me either—just felt harsh, and honestly, I don’t think my teeth got cleaner. I’ve stuck with the classic creamy pas...

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RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH

I get the appeal of the gentle approach, but I’m not convinced letting a loose tooth linger is always best. I remember when my grandson’s baby tooth h...

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

I get the temptation to skip the salt, but in my experience, those rinses really do help keep infection at bay—even if they sting at first. I’ve had a...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

I know exactly what you mean about feeling a bit guilty tossing out a broken pick. It’s funny—sometimes I’ll even try to use the broken end for a few ...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

That’s been my experience as well. Been through a few different flossers over the years, and every time I get a new one, I forget and turn it up too h...

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RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)

Popcorn is my personal nemesis—those hulls are relentless. I’ve spent more time with dental floss after a movie night than I care to admit. It’s almos...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

I know that feeling all too well. Had my own retreatment a few years back—thought I’d done everything right, but the tooth just wouldn’t settle down. ...

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RE: What if you woke up with dragon breath every day?

I do agree rinsing helps, but I wouldn’t say it’s always a sign of poor hygiene when morning breath sticks around. After more decades of dental work t...

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RE: Ice packs vs. anti-inflammatory meds for jaw pain—what’s worked better for you?

I can relate. Ice helps with the immediate pain, but after a while, I’m just uncomfortable from the chill. I’ve had better luck alternating ice and he...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I’ve always felt a bit conflicted about rinsing right after brushing—old habits die hard, I guess. My dentist told me to just spit, not rinse, but som...

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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

Physical therapy was actually a game changer for me, but only after I found a therapist who really understood TMJ issues. The stretches helped, though...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had a different experience. My dentist suggested sticking with Listerine Healthy White, and over time—l...

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

I’ve had both kinds over the years, and I’ll admit, the countertop one gave my tile floor a good rinse more than once. The cordless is easier to handl...

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