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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I totally get what you mean about the wax being more for sanity than anything else. I swear, half the time it just ended up stuck to my gums or fallin...

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RE: Toothpaste or mouthwash: which one do your kids actually use?

That’s actually interesting—I’ve always wondered if switching up the order would help my son, who’s not a fan of brushing either. But doesn’t mouthwas...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

The microscope idea is pretty clever—I hadn't thought of that angle before. We tried something similar but less scientific: my son watched a short car...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Haha, that's exactly how I felt about those pens too—nice in theory, kinda meh in practice. Have you tried brushing gently with baking soda once in a ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Microscope images are definitely a neat idea—wish I'd thought of that when mine were younger. Have you considered trying flavored toothpaste or toothb...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Four years is pretty impressive. Mine usually lasts around two years tops before it starts looking pretty worn down and getting a bit uncomfortable. M...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

We tried one of those musical toothbrushes for my daughter, and it worked for a bit, but eventually she got bored with the same songs every day. Did y...

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

Honestly, from what I've seen, they rarely do. Most DIY braces videos gloss over the serious stuff and just focus on quick results. When I went for my...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Yeah, Bluetooth toothbrushes do seem a bit overkill...I mean, who really wants another notification cluttering their screen? But the pressure sensor t...

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

That's a relief your niece dodged that bullet. Makes me wonder though—do you think dentists or orthodontists should be doing more to warn teens about ...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

I've been wondering about pressure sensors—are they actually helpful, or just another gimmick? My dentist mentioned I brush too hard sometimes, so may...

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

My dentist actually recommended alternating compresses after the first 48 hours. She explained that ice helps reduce swelling initially, but after a c...

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

I found automating payments helpful too, but honestly, I still had moments of worry. Like, what if something unexpected came up and the auto-payment h...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Totally relate to the yogurt struggle—texture is everything when your mouth feels like a construction zone, haha. Have you tried kefir? It's thinner t...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I've been thinking about switching to one of those ventilated cases too—does it really make that big of a difference with the smell issue? I've been u...

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