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RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?

That’s the truth. I once thought using mouthwash every time I passed the bathroom was a good idea after getting my wisdom teeth out. Ended up with gum...

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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?

Couldn’t agree more. My nephew once insisted on brushing only if he could “roar” like a dinosaur after every tooth—loud enough to scare the cat, every...

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RE: Making brushing fun: What silly games keep your kids interested?

That’s honestly relatable—my niece got obsessed with a glittery unicorn brush and suddenly she was brushing like it was the highlight of her day. I do...

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

The Binky Fairy never stood a chance at our place either—those kids are like little detectives when it comes to their pacifiers. Honestly, I stressed ...

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RE: Surprised by how much gum health affects diabetes and heart issues

Can’t say flossing ever made much of a dent in my A1C, but I do get fewer sore gums now that I’m more diligent. Maybe I’m just unlucky or my sweet too...

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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

That cracked me up—pretty sure my old brushing style qualified as deck sanding. I’ll admit, I fell for the charcoal hype too, but all it did was mess ...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I hear you on the cost—my teeth have never felt so expensive to maintain. Interdental brushes were a game-changer for me, though. I was a loyal floss ...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

The insurance part is the real pain, honestly—almost worse than the toothache. I had a redo a couple years back because they missed a canal, and even ...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

That “teeth don’t fit” feeling is honestly the weirdest part of braces—like your mouth’s suddenly a puzzle with the wrong pieces. I remember after my ...

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RE: How long does your toothbrush actually take to charge?

I’m with you—those pressure sensors are a game changer. My dentist used to call me “the overzealous brusher” because I’d scrub like I was cleaning gro...

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RE: Tablets vs. soaks: Which is better for cleaning dentures?

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing about those tablets. I used to be all about the fancy fizzing ones, but sometimes they left this weird aftertas...

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RE: WHEN TOOTHBRUSHES BECOME ENEMIES: DEALING WITH STIFF FINGERS

I hear you—foam tubing is a lifesaver. I once tried one of those “ergonomic” handles and it was like brushing with a wet bar of soap. Not sure who des...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

That ultrasonic gadget is no joke—feels like it’s rattling your teeth loose, right? I swear, last time I had a cleaning with one of those, I could pra...

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RE: KEEPING CLEAR ALIGNERS ACTUALLY CLEAR—ANYONE ELSE STRUGGLING?

I swear, that weird aftertaste lingers way longer than it should. I’ve tried the cleaning tablets—definitely less funky than soap, but I still feel li...

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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

That’s been my experience too—some of the cheaper store brands felt like they were trying to bleach my soul, not just my teeth. Crest was definitely l...

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