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RE: Toothbrushing Apps vs. DIY Brushing Charts: Which Gets Kids More Excited?

Honestly, I get anxious about keeping up with routines, so I totally get the struggle. My niece lost interest in both apps and charts pretty fast. Has...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Honestly, I’m not convinced vaping helps that much with gum stuff either. I switched while I had braces, thinking it’d be better than smoking, but my ...

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RE: How Do You Deal With Wisdom Tooth Pain—DIY Tricks or Straight to the Dentist?

Tried the numbing gels a couple times when my wisdom teeth were acting up. They helped for maybe an hour, tops, but honestly the relief was pretty wea...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

Yeah, I get that stress big time. Ever since I started with braces, any looseness freaks me out. My ortho said some movement is normal, but I still ov...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

I get that swelling’s supposed to be normal, but honestly, mine felt way more than just “adjusting.” I tried the salt water thing and switched to a su...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

Yeah, I’ve been to one of those places (for braces, not as a little kid, but still). They had cartoons playing above me and honestly... it helped a bi...

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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

I totally get the night guard struggle. Mine feels like a mouthful of plastic and I’m always worried I’ll choke if I fall asleep weird. I’ve also trie...

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RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?

That’s what I’m worried about too. I have those stubborn white marks after braces, and honestly, I’m scared to try anything that might make them look ...

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

Yeah, I totally get that. I’ve got braces right now and honestly, the idea of my toothbrush tattling on me just stresses me out more. The pressure sen...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

That’s actually kind of reassuring to hear, since I always worry I’m being too careful about rinsing and stuff. Did you have trouble eating normal foo...

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

I totally get what you mean about the countertop ones feeling too strong. I tried my friend’s once and my gums were sore for like two days after… not ...

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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

I’ve been in the same boat, honestly. I have a retainer too and regular flossing just made my gums sore and bloody—kinda gross, but it’s true. I final...

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

That’s exactly why I haven’t tried charcoal yet. I’m already nervous about hurting my gums with braces. Did anyone notice their teeth getting more sen...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Insurance barely covered mine too—felt like a joke, honestly. I’ve got both types as well and I still worry about the zirconia being too hard on my ot...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Had similar sensitivity when I switched too, especially around brackets after adjustments. Tried hydroxyapatite briefly—felt gentler, but didn't notic...

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