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RE: Swollen gums and braces: is this normal or just me?

That’s been my experience too, honestly. When I first got braces, my gums swelled up so much I thought I was having some kind of allergic reaction. My...

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

That milky haze is the bane of my existence too. I’ve tried everything short of sandblasting—hot water, toothbrush, even those ultrasonic cleaners. No...

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RE: Sealants at the Dentist vs. School Clinic: Which Is Better for Your Wallet?

That’s pretty much been my experience too. The savings at the school clinic were huge compared to my regular dentist, but yeah, the wait times can be ...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

The “bathroom fountain”—that’s a perfect description. I’ve tried every trick to keep the splash down, but somehow it always ends up on my shirt or the...

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RE: The great dental quest: searching for planet-friendly floss

That fuzzy silk floss situation is all too familiar… I tried it for a while and honestly, it just kept shredding on my tight contacts. Switched to a w...

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RE: How much is too much when it comes to fluoride rinse?

Interesting point about cutting back on the rinse, but honestly, I’m not sure it’s always necessary to avoid using it regularly—at least for adults. I...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

We tried the binky fairy too, and honestly, my son was just totally baffled by the idea—like, he didn’t buy it for a second. He actually seemed more s...

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RE: IMPLANTS VS. DENTURES: DID YOU ACTUALLY FEEL A DIFFERENCE?

That’s interesting—I actually had the opposite experience with my implants. The pressure felt more “real” compared to dentures, almost like natural te...

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RE: How did you get your kid to ditch the binky?

That’s interesting—your experience with “cold turkey” sounds a lot like what my sister went through. She tried the gradual approach too, but her littl...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes vs. Manual for Kids: Which Actually Works Better?

I’ve noticed the same thing with my twins—one’s all about the electric toothbrush, the other acts like it’s some medieval torture device. The electric...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

Totally relate to the themed-brush burnout—my youngest is obsessed with dinosaurs, but as soon as that T-rex starts to fade, he claims it’s “too old” ...

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RE: How long do those tooth-colored fillings actually last?

I totally get the hesitation. I’ve had composite fillings for years and honestly, unless there’s decay or they’re actually breaking down, I’m not in a...

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RE: Little trick to help kids dodge cavities: dental "raincoats"

I’ve wondered about this too. The first time my kid got sealants, the hygienist was super meticulous—she even double-checked for moisture before apply...

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RE: Where do you go first in a dental crisis—ER, urgent care, or straight to your dentist?

I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. Once I had this deep, throbbing toothache that wasn’t swollen, and I kept telling myself I could wait it out. ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I’ve bounced between both types, and honestly, I barely notice a difference in breath or coating. The metal ones feel more “serious,” but I find the s...

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