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

Switching helped me a bit, but honestly, the biggest relief came when I finally asked my ortho to just slow down and explain stuff. I remember panicki...

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

Haha, tell me about it. When we did my son's braces, monthly payments felt like a lifesaver at first—no giant chunk disappearing from our savings. But...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Mashed potatoes were actually my lifesaver—just thin them out with extra milk or broth. Also, scrambled eggs cooled down worked surprisingly well. Ice...

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

Yeah, you're definitely onto something there. Stress is a biggie, but it's not the only culprit. My dentist mentioned the same thing about bite alignm...

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

Haha, bathtub landings...been there, done that. Countertop models definitely pack more punch, especially for braces—I remember my orthodontist practic...

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

Totally agree on the countertop vs cordless thing. I tried going full cordless for a while because, honestly, my bathroom counter space is tiny and I ...

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

Totally agree about the app thing, mine kept nagging me too—felt like having a second mom on my phone 😂. On brush heads, I tried the whitening...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Interesting take, but honestly, I think sometimes we overthink these ingredients a bit. I tried going fluoride-free for a while and ended up with two ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Yeah, they bend way too easily. I've snapped a couple mid-cleaning, which makes for an awkward rescue mission between your teeth... Still prefer them ...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Funny you mention trust—I agree it helps, but honestly, distractions can be even better. My niece chipped her tooth last summer, and the dentist's cei...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've been flossing before brushing forever—didn't even realize people did it the other way around, haha. Totally agree on alcohol-free mouthwash thoug...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Interesting points all around, but I think the mouthwash thing might depend on the type you're using. My dentist actually recommended an alcohol-free,...

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

Haha, mashed potatoes all weekend sounds like a special kind of torture. Reminds me of the time I was at a friend's wedding and my lower denture decid...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Totally feel you on the oats thing, they're sneaky good in smoothies. I was skeptical at first too, but now it's my go-to. Protein powder is solid adv...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Haha, same here—I thought it was just fancy breath freshener until my dentist gave me the fluoride talk. Switched to a fluoride mouthwash and honestly...

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