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RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?

Funny timing—my niece got sealants at a school clinic last year, and one of them popped off within a few months. Her regular dentist fixed it for free...

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RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH

My youngest was super sensitive about brushing when her teeth got wobbly—she’d literally run from the bathroom. We started using those extra-soft baby...

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RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?

Salt water rinses were my go-to, too. My orthodontist was obsessed with them—he’d say “if you wouldn’t gargle with it, don’t put it in your mouth.” I ...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

Funny, I actually went the opposite route with my daughter. I was super worried about her teeth because, well, you hear all those stories about binkie...

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RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?

Oh man, I totally get the paranoia about running out of wax. I used to hoard those little boxes like they were gold. Tried the silicone covers too and...

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RE: How sticking to a simple gum care habit actually worked for me

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about water flossers taking a minute to get used to. The first couple times I tried mine, I basically just sprayed m...

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

That “dribble” thing is real—my first time using a travel water flosser, it looked like I’d tried to brush my teeth in a rainstorm. But I get what you...

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RE: Battle of the pastes: Parodontax vs. Corsodyl for sore gums?

That salty Parodontax taste is wild, right? I remember the first time I tried it—felt like I was brushing with seawater. Gave it a few weeks too, but ...

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RE: If you could only pick one vitamin for your teeth, which would it be?

I get where you’re coming from, but I gotta admit—when I started taking vitamin D regularly, I noticed my gums bled less during cleanings. Could’ve be...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I hear you on the charcoal mints—tried them after a big ramen date (with extra garlic, of course) and it felt like I’d chewed on a burnt log. Not even...

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

Funny thing, I actually had a different take on the whole microscope/3D imaging thing. When I needed my redo, my dentist had all the bells and whistle...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

My daughter was the same—super resistant to brushing until we tried an electric one with a timer and some fun stickers. The buzzing freaked her out at...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

I hear you on the “ergonomic” brushes—most of them just feel like a marketing gimmick. I once tried wrapping medical tape around a regular toothbrush ...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Haha, I can totally relate—my son gave me the stink eye every time I handed him that rinse. He swore it tasted like salty metal, and honestly, I tried...

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RE: Jaw surgery for TMJ: did it actually help you?

Insurance really is a wild card with this stuff. I remember thinking I was all set, then getting slapped with a bill for a splint that “wasn’t medical...

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