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

You’re not alone—I always feel like I’m defusing a bomb when I use my countertop flosser near the sink. I’ve started using a cordless one just to avoi...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I totally get what you mean about the timer—it’s like having a tiny dentist in your bathroom, nagging you to keep going. I tried bouncing between manu...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

That’s so true about the wax—my son would use up a whole pack in a week when he first started. Those proxy brushes ended up being a game changer for u...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

That's exactly it. Whitening toothpastes usually rely on abrasives like silica or baking soda to scrub away stains, so they're pretty effective for su...

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

Ugh, been there... nothing worse than that sputtering sound halfway through. Mine's held up okay-ish battery-wise, but I totally get your frustration....

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

Watermelon toothpaste was a lifesaver here too—mint was treated like poison, lol. Love the sticker idea! We tried something similar, but my daughter k...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Frozen grapes are actually pretty genius...wish I'd thought of that when my son had braces. We tried popcorn alternatives too, but ended up mostly wit...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, seriously... reminds me of when I switched to a new whitening toothpaste and ended up with super sensitive gums for days. Thought I'd messed up ...

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

I was pretty skeptical too, honestly. Had a countertop model for years but found myself skipping it more often than not, especially after late nights....

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Totally agree about the floss type—I switched to unwaxed a while back and noticed a difference too. One other thing that helped me was using an alcoho...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Sensitive brush heads are definitely a lifesaver, especially if you're prone to gum sensitivity. Pressure sensors are a neat feature too—mine flashes ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Totally relate to the applesauce thing, haha. For me it was lukewarm scrambled eggs—sounds gross now, but at the time it was a lifesaver. I also thoug...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Totally agree on the saltwater rinse tip. It might sound old-school, but my grandma swears by it, and honestly, she's onto something. When my gums wer...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

My mom had a similar issue once with her partials. TSA pulled her aside because something in the metal clasps set off the scanner. She had to awkwardl...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Totally get what you mean about that numbness—it's such a strange sensation, right? I used to avoid gels for the same reason, but honestly, after a fe...

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