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

Totally relate to the sticker shock on those fancy water flossers—some of them cost more than my monthly phone bill. I almost bailed on the idea, but ...

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

Totally get that. I actually stopped taking ibuprofen after the second day because my stomach started feeling off. Ended up switching to Tylenol, whic...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Baking soda paste is my go-to too—it’s wild how much better it works than those cleaning tablets. I’ve tried the UV toothbrush thing for teeth, but ho...

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

I can totally relate to the anxiety and second-guessing. I put off going to the dentist for way too long, partly because of the cost and partly just n...

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

That really hits home. I wanted to pay upfront to save, but honestly, knowing exactly what’s coming out each month helps me sleep better. Life’s unpre...

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

Haha, isn't that the truth? My son started flossing regularly only after he saw me doing it every night. Still not perfect, but hey, baby steps...and ...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

I've definitely been there with the oregano oil mix-up...ouch. Another trick I've found helpful is diluting overly strong tinctures with a bit of glyc...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

My ortho actually gave me similar advice—said whitening toothpaste could cause patchiness if it got trapped. I was super careful at first, but eventua...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Cucumber slices have definitely saved me more than once, especially after my first chemical peel went sideways...yikes. The aloe spray idea sounds int...

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

That's really scary, glad your niece backed out in time. Honestly, teens just don't see the hidden dangers behind these viral trends until someone poi...

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

I totally feel you on the anxiety part. I'm looking at braces for myself right now (adult braces, yay me...) and I'm honestly torn between the monthly...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I totally get where you're coming from. I haven't tried prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste myself, but I did have a similar reaction when I swi...

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

Totally agree about the vibe thing—it's huge. We went around 18 months, mostly because I was anxious about cavities (first-time parent worries, lol). ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Totally feel you on the picks...I tried them too, thinking they'd be easier, but my dentist wasn't thrilled either. Regular floss feels awkward at fir...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Flavorless does sound kinda dull, but honestly, I switched a while back and my teeth sensitivity improved noticeably. Could definitely be the sweetene...

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