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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

Honestly, I’ve wondered about that too. My youngest would do anything for a sticker or a song when she was little, but now that she’s older, the “fun”...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Yeah, been there myself with oregano oil—thought I'd skip the dilution step because "how strong could it really be?" Big mistake. Felt like I'd set my...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, totally get you on the pillow thing. I tried the whole "sleep on your back" advice too, and honestly, it just made me stare at the ceiling for h...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Honestly, if your teeth are already sensitive to ice cream, I'd reconsider the professional whitening altogether. I went through it last year, and eve...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

I get what you're saying, but honestly, sometimes even minor shifts can lead to bigger issues later. My bottom teeth started shifting a little bit eve...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My dentist actually recommended Philips Sonicare heads because they're gentle but still effective. I tried Oral-B sensitive ones first, but honestly f...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

I've been through something similar actually. I had a set of trays I kept around after finishing my treatment, thinking they'd help keep things straig...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Yeah, cold stuff was tricky for me too. I thought ice cream would be the ultimate comfort food after my extraction, but it actually made things worse—...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

We've been doing fluoride at night too, mostly because our dentist mentioned the saliva thing as well. But I'm curious about the hydroxyapatite toothp...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Funny you mention popcorn—I actually found it pretty manageable even with braces, just had to be careful. Honestly, the food I missed most was biting ...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Haha, shower flossing does sound convenient, but honestly, I tried it and found it kind of awkward. Maybe it's just me, but juggling floss in the show...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Weirdly enough, cold foods were actually a lifesaver for me after my biopsy. Warm stuff—even lukewarm—made the area feel swollen and uncomfortable. I ...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Haha, the crunchy food paranoia is so real. After my extraction, I remember waking up in a panic one night—convinced I'd somehow eaten popcorn in my s...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Haha, this is exactly me. Saltwater rinses definitely help, but man, the taste and feeling took forever to get used to. I found that warming the water...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Saltwater rinses are definitely easier on the gums—totally agree there. When I had braces, those gels were hit-or-miss for me too. Some tasted like st...

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