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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Interesting point about citrus, but honestly, I've been drinking lemon water for decades without any noticeable issues. Maybe it's more about moderati...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Mine didn't mention any discounts upfront, but when I asked they said they'd knock off a bit for cash payments. Wonder why they don't just tell you up...

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

I totally get the "training wheels" analogy. We didn't try the app thing, but when I switched to an electric toothbrush myself, I remember feeling lik...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I haven't tried toothpaste on walls before, but your experience got me thinking. I did use toothpaste once to clean up some scratches on my glasses af...

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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.

Huh, interesting—I hadn't really thought about the acidity angle before. Makes sense though, since my dentist always nags me about acidic drinks like ...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Scrambled eggs sound good in theory, but honestly, they were a no-go for me. Even cooked super soft, I found tiny bits would still get stuck around th...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

My dentist just started doing it on his own, actually. I never thought to ask, but it definitely made things less nerve-wracking. Honestly, I don't th...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've done both, and honestly, the pro session was noticeably better. DIY kits worked okay-ish, but I got patchy spots and sensitivity issues. Pro whit...

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RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?

Totally agree with keeping an eye on it day by day. Dental stuff can be so weird—I've had procedures where everything seemed fine at first, then a wee...

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

Yeah, I see what you're saying, but honestly, mouthwash has been pretty helpful for me. Flossing with braces always felt like a chore, and sometimes I...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've been wondering about this too, actually. For years, I brushed first and flossed after just because that's what I was taught growing up. But recen...

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

I get what you're saying about the dentist being rushed. My grandkids had a similar experience at first—place looked awesome, like a mini amusement pa...

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RE: implant right away or wait a bit after tooth pulled?

Yeah, patience isn't my strong suit either, so I totally relate. I'm still debating whether to wait or just get it done right away... Did your dentist...

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RE: Making your mouthguard less annoying to wear

Haha, totally get that feeling. Have you tried trimming the edges slightly? My dentist suggested it, and honestly, it made mine way less irritating. J...

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