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RE: Getting used to my shiny smile: finally feeling okay about braces

Honestly, I relate to this so much. I tried to get all technical with the water flosser settings, but it still ends up spraying the mirror more than m...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

That Bermuda Triangle spot behind the retainer is my nemesis too. I swear, no matter how many angles I try, there’s always a little fuzz left. As for ...

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RE: What Helped Me Heal Faster After That Annoying Root Tip Surgery

That straw thing is no joke, for real. My oral surgeon explained it's all about negative pressure messing with the clot—makes sense but still feels we...

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

Totally get what you mean about the size—mine basically takes up half my bathroom shelf, let alone trying to squeeze it in a suitcase. But honestly, t...

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RE: Toothbrushes on the Go: What Would a Spy Choose?

That UV case thing cracks me up every time I see it in airport shops—feels like the kind of gadget you’d find in Bond’s suitcase, right next to explod...

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RE: WHY DO I STILL GET CAVITIES EVEN WHEN I BRUSH LIKE CRAZY?

Honestly, I used to think brushing was the golden ticket too, but turns out, teeth are just way more complicated than that. My dentist explained that ...

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

I totally get what you mean—it’s definitely more complicated than just calcium. My son’s not big on milk either, but we try to sneak in cheese and yog...

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RE: Keeping kids’ braces clean—what actually works?

Interdental brushes are actually my go-to for my kid’s braces. They’re way less hassle than threaders, and my son finds them easier to handle (especia...

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RE: Snacks that make your dentist cringe (and ones they secretly love)

Dried mango is brutal for braces—totally get what you mean about the tongue gymnastics. I used to think dried fruit was a “healthy” snack, but my orth...

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RE: How often do you actually see your dentist?

I get the anxiety, especially with crowns—those edges are tricky. I switched to a water flosser too, and honestly, I still double-check with those lit...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

Yeah, those random jaw pains really threw me off too. I kept thinking it was a tooth cracking, but my ortho said it’s just the nerves reacting to the ...

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RE: Weirdest Thing About Tooth Surgeries: Ice Cream Actually Helped Me Heal Faster?

I think you’re right about it being the cold that helps more than the sugar. I did a lot of research after my procedure—turns out cold constricts bloo...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

I get what you’re saying, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with my gums. When I first tried a brush with a pressure sensor, I thought it ...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

Honestly, I’ve had the same debate in my head. Thing is, a couple years back I ignored a weird sensitivity because I figured it was “minor.” Ended up ...

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