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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

That’s the truth. I sucked my thumb for years when I was younger—gave it up in my 30s after my dentist pointed out my front teeth were starting to fla...

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RE: Worried about 6 root canals

That lines up with what I’ve found, too. I tried to do three root canals in one sitting once—never again. My jaw was sore for days and I just felt wip...

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RE: Getting used to eating and talking with new teeth

I get what you mean about reading aloud—felt awkward for me too at first. But after a while, it actually helped my tongue adjust. Maybe it’s just pers...

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RE: How much do you really worry about your gums affecting the rest of your health?

I used to brush off bleeding gums as just “getting older,” but after my heart scare last year, I started taking it more seriously. My cardiologist act...

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RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?

That first week with braces is no joke—I remember feeling like my mouth had been through a blender. The salt water rinse really does wonders, even if ...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

That got a laugh out of me. My cat once tried to join me mid-floss—bad timing for both of us. I’ve found the shower trick helps my arthritis, but I st...

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RE: Weird tricks for stopping braces from tearing up my cheeks?

Wax crumbling after eating drove me nuts too. I tried those silicone covers and honestly, they held up better for me—less mess, but sometimes a bit tr...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

We did something similar with our grandson—told him he could trade his binky for a “big kid” toy. He was hesitant, but the excitement of picking out a...

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

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve found a toothbrush in a shoe or behind the TV. In my experience, the manual keeps things simple, but my grandkids’ ...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

Tried the chlorophyll drops too, and yeah, that green tongue was a surprise. I actually didn’t mind the “salad water” taste so much, but I can’t say i...

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RE: Scraping my tongue: is it worth splurging on a fancy one?

That’s been my experience too. I’ve used the same basic stainless steel one for ages—never saw the point in paying extra for copper or anything “fancy...

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RE: That first week after wisdom teeth removal… did anyone else swear by ice packs?

I never really got along with ice packs or frozen peas, honestly. For me, a warm compress after the first day or two actually felt better—maybe it’s j...

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RE: WHEN YOUR GUMS START WHISPERING BEFORE THEY SHOUT

Funny how gums can be so dramatic, but I’ve actually had the opposite happen. I brushed and flossed religiously for years, and mine still liked to act...

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RE: Little things that made getting veneers way easier

Yeah, I hear you on the suction thing—every time they pulled it out, I felt like I could finally breathe again. Ice packs were a lifesaver for me, too...

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RE: Finding silver linings during years in assisted living

That really hits home. Some days it’s just putting one foot in front of the other, and if a pudding debate or a laugh over those impossible shower cha...

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