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

Totally relate—I actually bought this fancy electric brush for my son, thinking it’d solve all our brushing woes. Turns out, he was more interested in...

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

Honestly, I was convinced my whole head was malfunctioning after my first adjustment. The pain sort of ping-ponged between my teeth, jaw, and even my ...

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RE: How I deal with a busted tooth until I can see the dentist

Honestly, same here. I tried one of those repair kits once and ended up gluing my lips together (not my finest hour). I swear my anxiety tripled just ...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I totally get the spreadsheet mentality—been there, almost started color-coding my “safe foods.” But I’m not sure just trusting my instincts would’ve ...

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RE: How I keep track of my gum check-ups (and wonder if I'm doing it right)

String floss always seemed like some kind of medieval torture device to me, honestly. My dentist handed me those floss picks at my first check-up, and...

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RE: DOES SKIPPING FLOSSING REALLY MATTER? NEW STUDY SAYS MAYBE

Honestly, this is exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been the person panicking over every missed floss, imagining instant cavities or some sort of de...

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RE: Did you know medieval adults wore braces too (sort of)?

Medieval braces, fluoride trays, and the never-ending parade of “extras”—honestly, it’s enough to make your head spin. I’m new to this whole adult den...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

That’s pretty much my struggle too—if I don’t rinse at all, I feel like I’ve got toothpaste glue on my teeth, but if I rinse too much, it’s like, what...

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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

This is way too relatable. I practically had an existential crisis every time I tried to eat yogurt—like, is this the moment I accidentally destroy al...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

This is me to a T. I swear, every time I felt the smallest pinch I was convinced something catastrophic was happening. I even had a mirror on standby ...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

That’s basically my worst nightmare. I just got a water flosser because my dentist recommended it, and I swear, the first time I tried, I felt like I ...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

I totally relate to the paranoia about missing spots—every time I go in for a cleaning, I brace for the “are you flossing?” interrogation. Honestly, I...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Totally get the “zing” you’re talking about. I did the in-office whitening for a wedding and wow, my teeth looked great but I couldn’t even think abou...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

I get where you’re coming from with the anxiety—honestly, I’ve only just gotten my first crown and I’m already convinced every weird sensation is a si...

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

Glad I'm not the only one who resorts to laundry prayers... I've tried eco-friendly stuff too, but honestly, Dawn is my safety net. Maybe one day I'll...

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