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RE: What to do when you chip a tooth at home (been there…)

- I chipped a molar on popcorn last month. Super annoying. - Totally get what you mean about tomato sauce—acidic stuff made mine throb way more than...

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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?

- That weird bite feeling was the worst, seriously. - Saltwater rinse—yep, half a teaspoon was my go-to, but sometimes I just eyeballed it if I was ti...

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RE: How soft is too soft for toothbrush bristles?

- I’ve wondered about that too. Switched to super soft and noticed less bleeding, but sometimes I double-check with floss just in case. Hygienist s...

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RE: How picky are you about cleaning around your braces or aligners?

- Same here, sometimes I just do a quick rinse and hope for the best. - Never tried that, but sounds handy. - I’m pretty new to aligners, so I’m ...

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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?

- That’s exactly how it felt for me too. Did anyone else have trouble flossing after? I kept worrying I’d mess something up, but maybe I was just b...

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RE: ADJUSTING TO A MOUTH FULL OF NEW HARDWARE: A DAILY TALE

- Totally agree about the water flosser mess. First time I used one, I sprayed the wall, my shirt, and somehow my ear... Using it in the shower is gen...

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RE: Toothpaste aisle overwhelm: how I pick what actually works

- I always wondered if flavor really doesn’t matter for cleaning. - My kid actually seems to brush longer with the fruity ones, so maybe that helps ...

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RE: Making the Switch: My Steps for Choosing a Gentler Mouthwash

- Totally agree about the spice rack thing. I tried one of those “natural” rinses with clove and tea tree oil—felt like I’d gargled a potpourri sachet...

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

- I get the “less is more” idea, but honestly, when I got my molars out, skipping a rinse or two made me super paranoid about infection. - Sometimes t...

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RE: Why is post-extraction care so confusing?

- I kinda just eat the yogurt and try not to stress about it. - Never actually checked every bite for seeds or bits, honestly. - Applesauce seems ...

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RE: Is It Okay to Suck My Thumb at Bedtime?

- I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried the bitter nail polish thing when I was younger and honestly, it helped a bit but wasn’t a miracle f...

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RE: The struggle of squeezing floss between stubborn teeth

- Totally get the "maybe tomorrow" vibe. Some nights it just feels like too much work. - — same problem here. Tried a few brands but they all break o...

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RE: What should I have asked before my root canal?

- Totally get what you mean about the food list. - I kept asking “can I eat this?” and got the same “avoid hard or sticky stuff” answer. - Ended u...

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RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll

- Totally get what you mean about the “highlighter effect”—I had the same issue with strips. Patchy results, and my teeth aren’t perfectly straight, s...

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RE: Why do braces have to hurt so much sometimes?

- I actually don’t mind chewing after an adjustment as much as everyone says. - — for me, it feels weird and sore, but not *that* bad unless I bite...

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