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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Threaders are the bane of my existence, honestly. I remember my hygienist showing me how to use them for my bridge work years ago, and I just stared a...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Those little floss picks are a lifesaver for me, honestly. My hands just don’t do well with regular floss anymore—too stiff, too fiddly. I’ve asked a ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Had to laugh at “golf club cleaner”—I got a similar reaction from my brother. He thought it was some kind of shoehorn. I was skeptical too, but man, o...

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RE: How we finally beat the “sugar bugs” at our house

That’s honestly huge—zero cavities after all that effort? I totally get the urge to cry happy tears. I remember when my grandkids finally got a clean ...

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RE: That moment when your braces wire starts stabbing you mid-meal

I hear you on wanting to just yank the whole thing out—been there, trust me. The wax disappearing after a hot drink was always a letdown for me too. I...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

Salt water always made my mouth feel weird too—almost like it dried everything out more. I switched to that blue alcohol-free rinse and it was way gen...

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

I hear you on Invisalign being convenient—I know a few people who've loved it. For me, traditional braces were just simpler (and cheaper!) at the time...

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

I get where you're coming from about keeping cash handy, but honestly, paying upfront worked out pretty well for me. When I first got my braces, the d...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Glad yours cleared up in about a month, but honestly, nerve healing can be all over the place. After my extraction and implant, I had some weird sensa...

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

I've been using a countertop one for years, mostly because I like the bigger water tank (less refilling, haha). But now that you mention convenience, ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've noticed the water thing too... thought it was just me, haha. Has anyone tried oil pulling with coconut oil? Heard mixed things—some swear by it, ...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

Couldn't agree more with this. My grandkids started going to the dentist pretty early—around their first birthdays, I think—and I've noticed it made a...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Honestly, I get the confusion, but after decades of dental visits, I've learned that most of these "new rules" are just minor tweaks. Stick to the bas...

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

Yeah, exactly my experience too. I remember when my gums were acting up last year, I thought saltwater was just an old wives' tale or something. But h...

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RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?

I can relate to that anxiety about knowing what's happening. The TV idea is pretty clever—I had something similar once, but it was just a slideshow of...

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