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

Totally relate to the bargaining thing—my son could probably negotiate his way out of bedtime if I let him, haha. I like your unicorn-flosser idea, bu...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue. I haven't done professional whitening myself (mostly because of the cost, tbh), but e...

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

I totally get the struggle...spent weeks comparing prices myself. Aligners seemed pricier upfront, but convenience-wise, they're a lifesaver. Honestly...

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

Totally relatable, the battery thing drove me nuts too. I stuck with cordless though, mostly because countertop ones seemed pricier...but yeah, the mi...

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

You're lucky your insurance pitched in! Mine didn't cover much, so I hesitated for ages...but honestly, biting the bullet (pun intended 😅) on ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Switched to alcohol-free mouthwash a while back too, mostly because it was cheaper at my local store haha. But honestly, my gums feel way less irritat...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Yeah, I totally get this. My dad had a similar experience. We got him one of those electric brushes that was supposed to be "senior-friendly," but hon...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Yeah, I've noticed that too. But honestly, sometimes the pricier brands aren't always better taste-wise. I switched to a cheaper brand recently—surpri...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yeah, baking soda can definitely be rough—I remember trying it once and feeling like I'd scrubbed my gums with sandpaper, haha. I've had better luck w...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally agree with you both. Waxed floss made a big difference for me too, especially since I was always dealing with irritation and bleeding gums. Pl...

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

Haha, blended chicken noodle soup sounds questionable to me too...but honestly, don't knock it till you've tried it. I was skeptical at first, but wit...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Haha, I totally relate to that initial burn. When I first switched to a stronger mouthwash, I legit thought I'd made a huge mistake—felt like rinsing ...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, this made me chuckle because I've definitely wondered the same thing sometimes. I had a similar experience where one dentist recommended an expe...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Yeah, good point about the physical side—I was super careful mentally, but honestly, my recovery was pretty quick and easy. Maybe it really does depen...

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

I hear you on the saltwater paranoia...but honestly, I think it's pretty hard to overdo it unless you're rinsing like every hour or something. I've be...

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