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RE: Keeping your mouth clean after dental work: new study says we might be overdoing it?

That’s interesting—when I had my wisdom teeth out, I was hyper-focused on following every instruction to the letter. I kept rinsing with salt water wa...

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RE: How long did you wait for new dentures after extractions?

Ten weeks sounds like a long time, but I can see the logic behind it. I’ve read that the alveolar bone and surrounding soft tissue can take a while to...

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RE: Switching to floss picks totally changed my nightly routine

That’s interesting about the refill packs being cheaper and less wasteful. I’m curious—have you noticed any difference in how effective the reusable h...

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RE: Swollen Gums With Braces: Ice Packs or Salt Water Rinses?

Honestly, same. I know salt water is supposed to reduce inflammation and help with healing because of its osmotic effect, but it just makes my gums fe...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Popcorn is the worst. I always think I’m being careful, but those little hulls still find their way under my gums or around my crowns. I’ve got a coup...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

I’ve noticed the same thing with dry mouth since switching to vaping—didn’t expect it to be this noticeable. I read somewhere that the propylene glyco...

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RE: Kid toothpaste: tiny smear or pea-sized blob? Which do you use?

Definitely relate to this—my daughter’s obsessed with the strawberry flavor and tries to sneak a taste every time. I’ve always wondered if the novelty...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

I relate to the hesitation about trying new products, especially with all the options out there. Actually, I had the same concern about sugar in gum. ...

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RE: Little tweaks for a straighter smile: what actually works?

That snap noise really threw me off too at first. I kept thinking I was doing something wrong or maybe even damaging the trays, but it seems like it’s...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

I debated eggs for a while, actually. The texture seemed ideal, but I worried about tiny bits getting stuck and causing irritation. Ended up trying th...

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

That “no straws” rule tripped me up too—my younger brother kept forgetting and almost grabbed one out of habit. We ended up taping a silly drawing to ...

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