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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

I totally get the struggle with tight teeth—mine are a nightmare for regular floss, especially with braces. I’ve tried silk floss before, but it frays...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

I totally get the appeal of those sticker charts—my little cousin was all about them for a while, too. But honestly, for me, routines ended up working...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Yeah, I totally get the “crime scene” vibe—my gums were super sensitive at first too. But I’m not sure it’s just a matter of toughening up. My ortho t...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I totally get what you mean about the texture and flavor of those xylitol gums. I started using Spry when I first got my braces, mostly because my ort...

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

I totally get why you’d want some kind of guarantee with a root canal, especially when it’s not cheap and takes time out of your life. But honestly, I...

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

That’s the most accurate description I’ve heard yet. Those floss threaders are lifesavers, but wow, it can feel like threading a needle in the dark. I...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m super diligent with my dental routine too—brushing, flossing, even those little interdental brushes—and ye...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

That’s so real—it’s like no matter how many tools or tricks you try, there’s still that nagging worry. I switched to those little proxy brushes too, w...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

I hear you on the deep grooves—those molars are a pain to keep clean, especially with braces in the mix. But I honestly haven’t done the fluoride varn...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I found that using a fork and knife actually made pizza feel even more awkward for me. Maybe it’s just t...

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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?

I totally get where you’re coming from—those little “extras” at the dentist always make me pause, especially since I’m already paying a ton for braces...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

I totally get what you mean about the “white diet” being a bit much. My orthodontist said the same thing about straws, and yeah, I tried it with coffe...

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RE: Wearing orthodontic headgear without losing your mind

That’s spot on about the foam tubes—mine started out okay but got pretty flat after just a few days, and then they’d twist around or bunch up. I switc...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I wish I could say it’s gotten easier for us, but honestly, some weeks it still feels like a scramble. The checklist idea is solid, but I’ve found tha...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

I get what you mean about the light-up toothbrushes losing their magic fast. My nephew was obsessed for maybe three days, then went right back to tryi...

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