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RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes

I totally get what you mean about the cost—those little brushes add up way faster than I expected. When I first got braces, I was going through them l...

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

My son was exactly the same—he basically survived on mashed potatoes and applesauce for the first week. I honestly think it’s just a waiting game unti...

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RE: What’s Your Go-To: Grab Essentials or Wing It for Sudden Tooth Trouble?

I get the urge to just bolt out the door when my tooth is screaming at me, but I’ve learned the hard way—forgetting your ID or insurance card can turn...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

I totally get where you're coming from with the gels. I always feel like I’m either not putting enough or suddenly it’s half my mouth that’s numb. Hon...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally relate to the struggle of getting kids on board with anything new in their routine—especially when it comes to oral hygiene. My youngest wen...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

Totally get the anxiety—been there myself. Implants do seem steep at first, but my aunt got one about 8 years ago and hasn't had a single issue since....

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

Totally relatable worry—I had the same anxiety before starting clear aligners myself. Honestly, the confidence boost for me wasn't just about finally ...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

We've been trying xylitol gum too, and honestly, I wish I'd discovered it sooner. My son used to dread dentist visits because he always had cavities, ...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally get you on oatmeal—it's bland but reliable. Eggs were hit or miss for me too, especially scrambled. Maybe it's the dryness? Ever tried soft-bo...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

That's reassuring to hear your IV sedation went smoothly. I've been leaning toward laughing gas myself, mostly because I heard recovery is quicker and...

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

I've been using a cordless model for about a year now, and honestly, the pressure consistency hasn't been much of an issue for me. Sure, when the batt...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Sensodyne definitely isn't cheap, I'll give you that. But honestly, I've found it worth the extra few bucks, at least for me. Tried switching to a che...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My dad was exactly the same—super hesitant about electric brushes because of the noise and vibration. We tried Sonicare after a friend's recommendatio...

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

I totally relate to the whole biting cheek thing...it's like your mouth forgets its own layout. For me, it wasn't smoothies or soups that helped most—...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

I totally get what you're saying about fruits not being a perfect substitute for brushing, but honestly, I think the whole "fruit sugars causing cavit...

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