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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

That’s so real. I actually keep a spare case in my carry-on just in case something gross happens—or if I just drop it somewhere sketchy. Might be a li...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

That’s actually really smart. We tried picks with my daughter, too, but she just ended up snapping them or poking her gums. String floss was a pain at...

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RE: Weird tricks that actually helped my tooth after a root canal

Clove oil is no joke—I tried it once and wow, that sting lingers. I’m with you on the saltwater rinse; it’s gentle and actually helped with swelling f...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually found itemized bills helpful—sometimes those extra fees are legit, like if you need a special scan o...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

My youngest is all about the “fun” brushes too—if it doesn’t have a dinosaur or glitter, it’s basically invisible. The electric ones were a total fail...

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RE: Tooth knocked out at the playground—what now?

I totally get being nervous about putting the tooth back in yourself—I'd be terrified I'd push too hard or mess it up. When my cousin lost his tooth i...

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RE: Gums can shrink back too—did you know stress might play a role?

Yeah, totally agree—once gums recede, I haven’t seen anything actually regrow them either. I’ve had a few dentists tell me the same thing: best you ca...

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RE: Little tweaks for a straighter smile: what actually works?

Yeah, I totally get that. I kept losing my chewies too—those things just disappear somehow. Using your fingers isn’t the worst, but I found a silicone...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE YOUR DENTIST AFTER IMPLANTS?

Yeah, I hear you on the anxiety. I’m always a little paranoid after any dental work, honestly. My implant went pretty smoothly, but I still found myse...

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RE: Knocked-out tooth: milk or saliva—what’s actually better?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually heard that water isn’t great for the tooth—apparently it can mess with the root cells or something. ...

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RE: Picking the right blast: a dental adventure

I get what you mean about the pressure sensor being a game changer. I used to brush like I was scrubbing a stain out of a shirt—just way too aggressiv...

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

I get where you’re coming from. I had the same worry after my root canal—like, if I was too gentle, maybe I’d end up with more problems just because I...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I totally get where you’re coming from—when I did whitening (in-office, not the home kits), I was low-key panicking about sensitivity too. My teeth ha...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I’ve noticed the same thing with strips—sort of a zappy, tingly feeling, especially near my gums. I’ve tried switching brands, but the sensation never...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Letting kids choose their toothpaste can help, but honestly, sometimes too much choice backfires...my son would agonize over flavors forever, then reg...

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