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RE: How do you get your kids to actually brush their teeth?

Totally, the “cool” toothbrush trick works...until it doesn’t. My kid loved his dinosaur brush for about a week before he was over it and wanted a “ro...

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RE: Weirdest things that actually help with braces pain

Losing brushes is basically my new hobby at this point. I swear, they vanish into thin air—maybe there’s a secret dimension just for orthodontic stuff...

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RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky

I keep hearing glass is “cleaner,” but honestly, I’m terrified I’ll break it every five minutes. My nerves can’t handle that kind of suspense. Stainl...

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RE: How to make breath mints last longer (without eating the whole pack)

Oh man, I feel this. Got braces last month and literally every mint is a game of “will it get stuck?” Breaking them in half helps, but I always feel l...

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RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?

I’m super nervous about the whole retainer thing, honestly. The idea of something glued in my mouth freaks me out a little, but I also know I’d probab...

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RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?

Right? I was told no swishing at all, but then my cousin said her dentist wanted her to rinse gently after 24 hours. I’m paranoid about even tilting m...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

Ugh, the waiting game with those stitches is the worst. Did anyone else have that weird urge to poke at them with your tongue? I swear mine felt like ...

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RE: Unexpected Everyday Things That Can Tint Your Teeth

Haha, I totally freaked out the first time my clear bands started looking weirdly yellow after a week of spinach smoothies. I thought I’d ruined my te...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

I’m in the same boat—my dentist handed me that little bottle and said “just use it every night before bed.” Easier said than done. Half the time I rem...

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RE: Little things that helped me get through my braces timeline

I get what you mean about the price, but honestly, after I got my braces, I caved and bought a water flosser. For me, it was less about fun and more ...

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RE: Tricks that made my kid's braces journey less stressful

Honestly, I thought I was the only one dealing with the sticky-flavored-wax disaster. Tried the bubblegum one and it was like glue... but not in a goo...

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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

That Lego brick feeling is real, haha. I kept poking at mine with my tongue for like a month, convinced something was off. The sensitivity freaked me ...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

Tried one of those portals last week and honestly, it felt like a pop quiz I didn’t study for. I kept second-guessing every dropdown. Still ended up c...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

Wait, we’re supposed to brush after every night feed? Yikes. I can barely find my glasses at 2am, let alone a toothbrush for the baby. I do worry abou...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

White sauce pizzas are a total game changer, right? I was so nervous to try them at first—felt like cheating on the classic red sauce. But honestly, t...

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