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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

That’s exactly what I was thinking. My youngest went to a smaller in-home daycare, and honestly, we lucked out—they were pretty careful about snacks a...

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RE: Worth it for kids’ teeth? Our fluoride varnish experience

I hear you on the hassle part. My youngest would gag and complain every time, and honestly, sometimes I wondered if it was worth the extra cost since ...

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RE: Are whitening gels really as harmless as the ads say?

I get where you’re coming from. I used to think the tingling was just part of the process too, but after a week of using the cheaper whitening gels, m...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

That unpredictability drives me nuts too. I always thought soft foods would be a safe bet, but honestly, some days even pudding felt “off” after a tig...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

You’re definitely not the only one. I swear every time I have coffee after a tightening, it’s like licking a handful of pennies. I kept thinking maybe...

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RE: Whitening strips vs. sensitive toothpaste for tricky stains?

I totally get what you mean about the cold zap—those whitening strips can be brutal if your teeth are even a little sensitive. I’ve had that same expe...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally get where you’re coming from with the price tag and the hassle of tracking down those replacement heads. I was super hesitant to shell out for...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

The cost of those custom guards is rough, but I ended up biting the bullet (no pun intended) after going through two store-bought ones in like six mon...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally get the oatmeal thing—overnight oats saved me too. Have you tried soups yet? Blending them smooth helped me a ton, and they're budget-friendly...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, yogurt and bananas are great, but don't you get bored of them after a while? Have you tried smoothies instead? I found blending frozen berries w...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, dry socket anxiety is real... Did you find any affordable home remedies or tricks that helped ease your mind during recovery? I'm trying to prep...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

My mouthguard was pretty uncomfortable at first, too. Took me a good couple of weeks before I stopped noticing it completely. Did your dentist give yo...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Diluting mouthwash is a great idea—I started doing that too after feeling like my mouth was on fire every night, haha. Glad your dentist gave it the t...

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

My daughter used a drugstore guard for about a year, and it worked pretty well at first. But after a while, she started complaining it felt tight and ...

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