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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

I used to think sealants were a gimmick, honestly. But after decades of fillings and root canals (don’t get me started on the cost), I’d do anything t...

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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.

I totally get where you’re coming from about the gels not lasting. I tried one of those “miracle” strips after a particularly rough adjustment, and it...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

The angled brushes definitely made a difference for me too, especially with arthritis flaring up. Electric brushes felt too intense after a while. Cur...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

I remember when I first started using aligners, chewing felt super weird for me too. It was like my teeth had suddenly forgotten how to line up proper...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, yeah, those replacement heads can feel pricey at first. But honestly, for me, they've been totally worth it. I switched to electric about two ye...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Diluting with a neutral oil definitely sounds like a smart workaround—but honestly, sometimes if an extraction goes weird, it's just better to start f...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally relate to this! Sensitive toothpaste beforehand is a lifesaver. Also, sipping room-temp water instead of cold helped me a ton...sounds weird, ...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

It took me about four weeks to really feel back to normal after my wisdom teeth were pulled. Honestly, I think it depends a lot on how complicated the...

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

That's actually a great tip—I wish I'd known about those sensors sooner. When I first switched to electric, I was convinced harder brushing meant clea...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

I've been flossing around my implants with threaders for nearly a decade now, and honestly, they've worked great for me. My dentist did suggest interd...

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

I get why people recommend fluoride rinses, but honestly, I haven't found them that helpful for gum sensitivity specifically. For me, aloe-based mouth...

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

Totally relate to this. We went through two dentists before finding one who actually took the time to chat with my grandson and explain things in a ki...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I've actually had great luck with gentle soap too—switched over about a year ago after noticing my mouthguard was getting brittle from the denture tab...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Floss threaders drove me nuts too, honestly... I switched to interdental brushes (those tiny proxy brushes) and they're way easier. Water flossers are...

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