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

Definitely. I was convinced every tiny crumb was going to cause an infection. Ended up eating a ton of instant mashed potatoes—cheap, easy, and didn’t...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually noticed a difference when my daughter started using a tongue scraper. She hated it at first—lots of dra...

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RE: If you could swap your dentures for implants, would you?

I went through the same mental gymnastics when I was weighing my options. On paper, implants sound like the gold standard, but then you see the price ...

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RE: Surprised by how fast pro whitening worked for me

We went the budget route and stuck with regular fluoride toothpaste too—my kiddo’s pretty picky about flavors, so the “special” ones were a no-go. I d...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

I totally relate to this. I went with metal because the price difference was just too big to ignore, but those pokey wires made me question my decisio...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

I totally relate to the stash of half-used brushes and toothpaste—been there. I tried color-changing timers, sticker charts, even singing songs, but m...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, I totally get why orthodontists stress retainers. When I finally got my braces off after nearly three years (felt like forever and a day, too), ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I had a similar thought at first, wondering if age or hormones played a role, but honestly, I think it's mostly down to individual sensitivity. When I...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I feel this. A couple years ago I noticed a tiny dark spot on my tooth and figured it was just staining from coffee or something. Decided to wait it o...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Yeah, my dentist said something similar—didn't mention staining outright, but warned me about dry mouth causing enamel issues. I've noticed my teeth f...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

We started doing the waiting thing too, but honestly, I was skeptical at first. It felt counterintuitive to wait after eating instead of brushing righ...

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

Funny you mention that, because I've had something similar happen. For me, citrusy stuff like lemon sorbet or orange sherbet is the absolute worst. I ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Yeah, totally get what you're saying about the dentist's attitude. My kid used to freak out over dental visits until we found someone who joked around...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've actually tried blueberries before, and honestly... they're kind of underwhelming. They mostly sink straight to the bottom, and the flavor is supe...

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