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RE: Floss picks or classic string floss: which actually works better for gums?

I totally get where you’re coming from about the “use what you’ll actually stick with” advice—it does feel like a bit of a cop out sometimes. But hone...

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RE: Surprised by what’s lurking in “healthy” snacks?

Totally get what you mean about dried mango—those things are like edible glue. I’ve had the same issue with figs, actually. They taste great but someh...

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RE: Picking the right color for your braces bands: my go-to trick

Totally get what you mean about the glitter bands. I thought they’d be cute, but after a week it looked like I’d been eating crayons or something. Dar...

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RE: WEIRD TRICKS PEOPLE SWEAR BY FOR WOBBLY TEETH

I get where you’re coming from about patience, but I’ve honestly seen the apple trick work wonders—at least for my nephew. He was so nervous about his...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

I totally get wanting to avoid jaw pain—I used to grind my teeth at night and waking up with that ache is the worst. Thumb-sucking seems so harmless b...

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RE: Weird tricks that actually helped my tooth after a root canal

Propping your head up with extra pillows—yes, that’s a game-changer. I did that too after my last root canal, and it seriously made a difference with ...

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RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable—what actually helped?

I totally get the frozen peas thing—my freezer still smells a little weird from when I tried that. I ended up switching to those blue gel packs too, a...

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RE: Keeping kids’ braces clean—what actually works?

Those “tree” brushes have been a total game-changer in our house too. My daughter flat-out refused the threaders after a week, but she’ll actually use...

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

We had the exact same thing with my niece. She was so uninterested in brushing until she got this sparkly pink electric brush with a timer and now she...

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RE: Would you ask for a second opinion before getting your wisdom teeth out?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I had a dentist once who just rushed through everything, and I left feeling way more anxious than when I walked ...

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RE: Weird sensations after getting braces off—how to make it less awkward?

Funny thing—I’m the opposite. I kinda love the gentle mouthwash now. The “burn” used to make me think it was doing something, but honestly, my gums al...

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RE: Which Feels Better: Custom Vs. Boil-And-Bite Mouthguards?

For me, the custom guard was way thinner and just snapped into place, so I barely noticed it after a few nights. The boil-and-bite one felt like I had...

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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

Totally get this. I remember thinking the root canal was the big ticket, then bam—crown time, and my wallet cried. Honestly, I almost skipped the crow...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Funny, I totally get what you mean about the texture thing. After my veneers, I basically avoided anything crunchy for weeks—crackers were the worst. ...

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

Yeah, anxiety definitely made me overthink every little thing after my wisdom teeth came out. My dentist gave a list, but honestly, I just stuck to ic...

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