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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Haha, totally relate to this feeling—I went through the same thing with those drugstore guards. Switched to a custom-fit one about a year ago, and hon...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

You're definitely not alone there—I actually had a similar experience after my dental work. Lukewarm water was surprisingly uncomfortable for me too, ...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Ugh, I remember that cheek biting stage vividly...felt like my mouth was plotting revenge or something, haha. Smaller bites definitely helped me too. ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Breaking it down into simple steps definitely helps, especially for younger kids. My granddaughter used to dread brushing until we turned it into a li...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I hear you on the fizzing—it's oddly satisfying, isn't it? But just a heads-up from my own experience: denture tablets worked fine for me at first, bu...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Totally get what you're saying about the custom guards feeling bulky—mine felt like a hockey puck at first, lol. Took me ages to get used to it, but n...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I was skeptical about aloe toothpaste too, but my dentist actually recommended it when I mentioned my gums were feeling sensitive. It felt a little st...

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

I've actually had great luck with my cordless one. Maybe it's just me, but countertop models always felt a bit bulky and messy in my bathroom. Granted...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Totally get where you're coming from. I've had my fair share of dental work (bone graft included), and honestly, dentists who check in regularly make ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Glad you found a route that worked without surgery. I had a similar experience—my orthodontist initially said surgery was pretty much inevitable for m...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about the gritty toothpaste feeling. I've tried the no-rinse thing too, but after a lifetime of rinsing, it jus...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I remember that feeling all too well—like biting into ice cream with sensitive teeth, except it was just plain water! Honestly, I thought I'd never en...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I remember getting brave and trying mashed potatoes too early...big mistake. Dentists mean well, but everyon...

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

They sure do... it's amazing how quickly they forget the drama once they're out of the chair. I didn't start seeing a dentist regularly until I was we...

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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.

Haha, I remember those days well—my grandkids used to act like toothpaste was poison! We switched to hydroxyapatite too, and honestly, it's been a lif...

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