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

Totally get what you mean about the “balancing act.” I’ve got super tight contacts too, and most of the eco flosses I’ve tried either shred or just wo...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Same here. I tried a bunch of those gadgets, but my gums honestly responded better to just sticking with the basics. That vinegar rinse—never again fo...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I get what you mean about the technical terms having a purpose, but sometimes I feel like dentists hide behind jargon when they don’t want to explain ...

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RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain—DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?

Saltwater rinses actually did more for me too—clove oil just made my mouth feel weird and didn’t last long. I’ve wondered if it’s just the rinsing tha...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

I had the same thought after seeing those ads everywhere—figured it’d be a quick fix before braces. Gave one a shot, but honestly, I agree with you: ...

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RE: Why do gum checkups make me so nervous?

I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I wonder if it’s really that neutral. I switched dentists last year after feeling like my old hygienist ...

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

Yeah, those mouth ulcers are brutal at first. I pretty much survived on scrambled eggs and ice cream for a week straight. The saltwater rinse stings b...

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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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