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

Haha, I felt exactly the same way when I switched! My dentist kept gently hinting that my gums looked irritated, but I didn't really get it until I tr...

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

We had a similar issue with my son—his mouthguard would vanish into thin air, only to reappear in the weirdest places (once under the couch cushions.....

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Totally agree about quick phone consults—my dentist did something similar when my daughter chipped her tooth playing soccer. I was panicking a bit, bu...

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

Totally agree with breaking the tablets in half, that's a smart move. I used to do that too, but eventually switched to a different brand that didn't ...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Totally relate to the flossing struggle... regular floss was a nightmare for me too, kept snagging and fraying around my implants. I ended up trying a...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I totally get the steak struggle, haha. For me, it was crusty bread—especially baguettes. I remember being on vacation in France and trying to casuall...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've had a similar experience actually. My dentist put sealants on my molars when I was younger, and they lasted a good 9 years or so before needing a...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've had sealants for years now, and honestly, they're pretty low-maintenance. My dentist mentioned they usually last around 5-10 years, but mine have...

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RE: Trying to figure out if at-home whitening is worth skipping the dentist

I totally get where you're coming from—my teeth are pretty sensitive too, and those strips were rough on me. I ended up going for the dentist whitenin...

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RE: Keeping veneers looking good—any tips?

We had a similar issue with my veneers a couple years back. My dentist actually suggested cutting back on coffee and red wine (ugh, I know...) and usi...

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RE: finally figured out how to stop waiting forever for my toothbrush to charge

I've actually heard mixed things about shorter charging times. My dentist mentioned that some toothbrushes might show they're fully charged quickly, b...

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RE: my dentist says I've been flossing wrong my whole life

Yeah, I had the exact same realization a couple years back. Thought flossing was just a quick swipe between teeth until my dentist showed me the whole...

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