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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

I get what you mean about the extra features sometimes just getting in the way. I started out with the Sonicare for my daughter because I thought the ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

It’s kind of funny how much they notice, even when you think they’re not paying attention. My youngest used to just stare at me brushing, and I never ...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Baking soda’s always sounded like a quick fix, but I totally get what you mean about that gritty texture. The only way I found it less harsh was by mi...

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

Haha, I totally get that fear motivation... not ideal, but effective. I've found that turning flossing into a fun family routine helps a lot. We all f...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, seriously, dental stuff is no joke. I was actually considering one of those DIY aligner kits myself because braces quotes were giving me sticker...

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

We tried floss picks too, and they definitely helped cut down on the mess factor. Another thing that worked surprisingly well for us was letting the k...

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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?

Fair point, but I'd still double-check the extraction time and temperature. Bitterness isn't always bad, true, but sometimes shortening the soak or lo...

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

I had a similar issue with my bite alignment—my dentist mentioned it briefly, but didn't really dive into it. Now I'm wondering if that's why my night...

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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?

I've had similar experiences with homemade herbal extracts—especially peppermint oil. It came out way too strong and the smell was overwhelming. What ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, mashed potatoes were definitely a lifesaver for me too—easy to eat and pretty filling. I noticed the soreness flare-ups around day 10 or 11 myse...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Mashed potatoes are usually a solid choice, but honestly, they can be a bit tricky depending on how they're prepared. I had oral surgery last year and...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Haha, I totally get the appeal of that "rip off the band-aid" approach. But honestly, I've found monthly payments to be pretty helpful, especially if ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I went through something similar, and honestly, the nerve healing process can be pretty unpredictable. Dentists usually say it's common because nerves...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments? Haha, your story about the tablets reminded me of a similar experience I had with denture ad...

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

Honestly, I was pretty skeptical about the whole "smart toothbrush" thing myself. But your point about braces makes sense... dental work definitely co...

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