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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

I’m firmly in the electric camp these days, but I’ll admit, there’s something to be said for the simplicity of a good old manual brush. Less to break,...

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RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?

Tried the “be tough” route after my wisdom teeth came out—big mistake. I was cranky, couldn’t eat, and basically became a dental zombie. Painkillers m...

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

I feel you on the boil-and-bite pain. Mine felt like wearing a retainer made out of an old tire—woke up with my jaw clenched tighter than ever. Custom...

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RE: Getting used to new dentures: slow and steady or all at once?

I get it—my uncle tried to eat steak on day two with his new dentures and let’s just say, mashed potatoes became his best friend for a while. There’s ...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

That “always on” thing you mentioned really rings true. My dad was the same in his assisted living place—like he was hosting a never-ending dinner par...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Honestly, whitening strips turn my teeth into little drama queens—one use and they’re aching like I’ve chewed on ice cubes for hours. I tried those “g...

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RE: Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts

Man, the mouth becomes a total diva after any dental work. I tried to sneak in some mashed potatoes after my apicoectomy—big mistake. Even those felt ...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

Totally get what you mean about the aftertaste. I used to be a serial rinser too—couldn’t stand the minty film. But leaving it on really does give you...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Totally get this. It’s like the more you stare at the pain scale, the more your brain goes, “Hmm, let’s make up some new symptoms just for fun.” I tri...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

That popcorn line made me laugh—seriously, it’s always the last kernel that gets stuck in my molars and mocks me until I cave and floss at 1am. But ye...

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RE: Weird jaw pain after eating? Saw a news piece on new treatments

You're not alone in wishing for a magic fix. I thought the same—just pop in a mouth guard and boom, happy jaw, right? Nope. Turns out my “tech neck” f...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get the whole “if it’s ADA-approved, it’s fine” mentality, but I’m a little more skeptical—especially post-makeover. After I got my crowns, my denti...

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

Monthly payments definitely have their perks, especially when life throws curveballs (hope your dog's okay now, btw!). But honestly, upfront payments ...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Haha, the rogue spray struggle is real...my mirror has seen better days. I was skeptical about cordless at first (thought it'd be weak sauce compared ...

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