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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

That plasticky taste is the worst, right? Felt like I was chewing on a Barbie shoe for a while. I tried to tough it out with mine too, but yeah, my gu...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

Gotta admit, I’m kinda on the fence with electric brushes for kids. I know they’re supposed to clean better and all that jazz, but my little dude was ...

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RE: Did your teeth actually look like you imagined after getting braces off?

Honestly, I thought I’d walk out looking like a toothpaste commercial, but nah—my teeth were kinda yellow too, and my gums looked like they’d just sur...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

Routine gets old fast, right? I’m with you—if I have to do the exact same flossing thing every night, my brain just checks out. I started mixing in th...

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

Not gonna lie, I used to side-eye water flossers too—felt like cheating with a fancy squirt gun. But after getting braces as an adult (worst nostalgia...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

Haha, popcorn is the true villain here, no doubt. I swear, it’s like the kernels have a personal vendetta against braces. I used to think brushing was...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

Man, I feel this big time. Every time I think, “Hey, we’ve got a handle on the budget,” boom—something random goes haywire. Last year it was my kid’s ...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

I get the stress about the price of those heads, but honestly, I think people worry way too much about switching them out on the exact schedule. I’ve ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, those pressure sensors are like having a tiny dental coach yelling “ease up!” every morning. Swapping to a brush with one definitely cut down on...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Totally get where you’re coming from—losing a molar is like your whole mouth suddenly has to figure out a new game plan. I had the same thing happen a...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

Honestly, I’ve been in that boat and it’s a tough call. If you’re having trouble swallowing or breathing—like actual “can’t catch your breath” kind of...

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