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RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes

The water flosser learning curve is real. I remember thinking it’d be a game changer with braces, but half the time I just felt like I was power washi...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Yeah, I noticed the same thing after switching to a metal scraper. It’s surprising how much more effective it feels compared to just brushing. I used ...

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

I hear you on that one. Nighttime clenching is a real issue, and it’s one of those things that makes the whole “which crown is better” debate a lot le...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Deep grooves in molars are such a pain, right? I’ve dealt with the same thing since I was a teenager. My dentist always called them “pits and fissures...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Interesting tip, but I'd be cautious about using toothpaste regularly on shoes or jewelry. As someone who's dealt with cosmetic dentistry for years, I...

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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

You're spot on about cinnamon gum—it's easy to overlook the sugar content because of that spicy kick. I've noticed some brands market themselves as "s...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

That's definitely true, but I'd caution against relying solely on night guards long-term. They can ease symptoms, sure, but addressing the underlying ...

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

Totally get the anxiety around DIY braces vids, but honestly, orthodontic treatments aren't always a breeze either. Professional braces can still caus...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I completely agree with your experience regarding activated charcoal toothpaste. While it's trendy and marketed heavily, I've found that the results r...

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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 see what you're saying about vanilla—it can definitely throw things off if you're not careful. I've learned the hard way that sometimes less is more...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I switched to an electric toothbrush about five years ago, and I definitely went through that "pressing too hard" phase myself. At first, I treated it...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I've found the six-month cleaning schedule pretty practical myself, especially with veneers. I used to stick strictly to yearly visits, but after expe...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Tomato soup surprised me as well—it's the acidity, I think. I remember assuming it'd be gentle, but nope...lesson learned. Personally, lukewarm oatmea...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Couldn't agree more about the butternut squash soup—it was my go-to as well. Tomato-based soups tend to be sneaky culprits because of their acidity; l...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Totally agree about the water flosser pressure—learned that one the hard way myself, haha. I've had my implants for about 6 years now, and while inter...

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