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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?

Couldn’t agree more about the “Christmas tree” brushes. I actually keep a pack in my backpack, plus one in the bathroom and one at my desk. There’s so...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally get this. I was skeptical about tongue scraping at first, but after a week of using one, my breath improved way more than with those minty r...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

The water rinse thing is definitely more “better than nothing,” especially with a 3-year-old. Mine mostly just ends up making a mess or swallowing it,...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I totally get this—scratching is my biggest worry too. I tried using a soft toothbrush once and it actually left some faint marks, so now I just stick...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally agree with your take on IV sedation. Laughing gas does help, but if you're someone who tends to overanalyze every little sound or sensation ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

When my son had his impacted tooth out, we went with IV sedation. Honestly, kids usually handle it pretty well...he was groggy afterward but bounced b...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I had a similar experience—sensitivity lasted a good few days after each session. Spacing treatments definitely helped, but honestly, nothing fully st...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Picking flavors definitely helps, but it wasn't a magic fix for my son. He spent ages debating between bubblegum and watermelon toothpaste, finally ch...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I agree, timers can definitely help once you get used to them. My mom had a similar experience—initially she complained about the buzzing and said it ...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Mine wore down pretty fast too—maybe 6-8 months tops. I asked my dentist, and she said heavy grinders usually chew through the drugstore ones quicker....

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I went through something similar a while back. After reading a bunch of conflicting stuff online, I decided to ask another dentist for a second opinio...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Glad to hear the cordless is working out for you. I was actually debating between cordless and countertop myself recently, and your experience lines u...

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

Haha, I suspected the same thing! Recently went down a toothbrush rabbit hole myself—so many options claiming to be "the best." Ended up asking anothe...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

This is interesting because we've seen something similar with our son. Initially, he was really sensitive to loud environments and busy waiting rooms,...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I get what you're saying, but honestly, even with a solid routine, I still find myself second-guessing things. Maybe it's just me being overly analyti...

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