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RE: Toothbrushing Apps vs. DIY Brushing Charts: Which Gets Kids More Excited?

Totally agree with this. My niece got bored with the brushing app after a few days, but when she made her own chart and picked out sparkly unicorn sti...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

Yeah, the “be gentle” advice is so vague, right? I remember just sort of hovering my toothbrush near the area for a few days, feeling like I was defus...

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

Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. I remember thinking “one and done,” only to end up back in the chair a few weeks later. It’s wild how sne...

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RE: Keeping your retainer from getting gross (and actually remembering to wear it)

That neon green case idea is genius—I went with hot pink for mine and it’s saved me from tossing it out with my lunch more than once. Linking retainer...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

That’s a really good point about the rough edges—my kid chipped a tooth once and kept running his tongue over it until it got sore. I totally get want...

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RE: If mashed potatoes could talk: surviving those first days after getting braces

I get why soups are a go-to, but honestly, I think oatmeal gets a bad rap here. If you keep it runny and rinse well after, it’s not that bad. Plus, i...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

Couldn’t agree more. I used to be all about the string, but honestly, if I’m half asleep at night, the water flosser’s just easier and I actually do i...

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RE: Keeping Teeth Clean Without Breaking the Bank: My Cheap Floss Routine

That’s such a mood—I swear, every time I try to thread floss under my permanent retainer, it’s like performing surgery with mittens on. I’ve lost coun...

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

I totally get the urge to rinse right after brushing—leaving that toothpaste film just feels... wrong, even if it’s supposed to be good for us. My hyg...

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

That tingly feeling gets me sometimes too, especially with those “extra whitening” toothpastes. I used to think it meant my teeth were getting cleaner...

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RE: Keeping kids’ teeth clean between visits—what actually works?

Raisins are like the supervillain of snacks for little teeth, right? I swear they could use them as dental adhesive in a pinch. I hear you on the dino...

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

I get what you mean about wanting to keep it simple, but for me, just swishing water never really did the trick long-term. I tried skipping the tongue...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Honestly, I remember feeling like I was being thrown into the deep end too—one minute it’s “your gums look a bit inflamed,” and next thing you know, t...

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RE: Talking clearly with new teeth: did you see that recent study?

Totally get that—my S’s and Z’s sounded weird for weeks. I kept practicing in the car, just repeating random words. Did you notice any foods that actu...

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