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RE: Making braces cleaning easier: my water flosser routine

That tank refill struggle is real—my kid always manages to run out right when they’re finally getting the hang of it, and then we’re both scrambling t...

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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

Not old-fashioned at all—my kid’s dentist actually suggested warm compresses too. I was kind of skeptical, but it does seem to help her relax before s...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

I know what you mean, but I actually felt like the whitening effect was almost too much for my kid. We tried the Crest one, and after a few days, her ...

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RE: Consistent cleanings: worth the hassle?

I totally relate—my kid’s only seven and I’m already stressing about whether we’re doing enough. We brush, we floss (well, I try to help), but every c...

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RE: Swapping string floss for a water jet—worth it?

That’s kind of reassuring, actually. I’ve tried the water flosser with my kid (he’s got braces), and honestly, it was a disaster at first—water everyw...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Sticky foods are my biggest worry too. My kid got a bridge after an accident last year, and I’m still hovering every time there’s gum or chewy candy a...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Glad to hear your experience went smoothly. My daughter had laughing gas for her extraction a few months ago, and I was honestly a nervous wreck befor...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, I think you're probably right about the grinding habits. My kiddo's guard barely lasted a year, and I was cleaning it religiously. Maybe it's ju...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally relate to the bread thing—my daughter had a similar experience after her braces adjustment. Milk didn't help her either, just made things feel...

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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?

Activated charcoal sounds interesting, hadn't thought of that before. I've had luck diluting overly strong herbal tinctures with more carrier oil or a...

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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.

Totally relate to what you're saying about the fruity flavors being harsher. My son had a similar experience—he complained about mouth irritation, and...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

My daughter had hers whitened professionally last year, and honestly, I was pretty nervous about it too. She has sensitive teeth, so we took extra pre...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

We had a similar experience with my son after his jaw surgery. He got tired of sweet smoothies pretty quickly and started craving savory stuff too. I ...

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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.

My daughter had a similar experience with fluoride rinses too—she described it as a weird tingling sensation and got pretty worked up about it. We swi...

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