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RE: Making recovery from jaw surgery less miserable—what actually helped?

I’m in the same boat with the pillow pile situation—every time I drift down, I wake up convinced I’ve ruined everything. Honestly, I tried a recliner ...

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

Same here. My son’s teeth looked about the same with both, honestly. The dentist said it’s more about how well you brush, not just what you use. We en...

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RE: Finding the right dentist for dental implants: my step-by-step approach

I get why you’d want a dentist who’s patient with questions, but sometimes I wonder if they’re just busy or maybe not great at explaining stuff. My cu...

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RE: Making brushing fun for little ones—what actually works?

Yeah, I totally get it—flossing is a whole different battle. We tried the animal flossers too, but my kid just chews on them half the time. I asked th...

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RE: Chewing Gum That Actually Works For Gross Breath?

We tried the xylitol gum route too, and my kid just complained it got all mushy and “gross.” I get what you mean about the sticky feeling—plus, she sa...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

That sticky aftertaste is honestly the worst part for me. I read somewhere the fluoride needs like 30 min to really work, but I can’t stand the film i...

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RE: Which is better: letting a retreatment heal naturally or pushing for a quick fix?

I’ve been stressing over this exact thing lately. After my retreatment, I kept second-guessing every twinge—like, is this just healing or something go...

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

I get nervous about anything “extra” at the dentist, but my dentist kept suggesting sealants for my back teeth. I finally gave in last year. Honestly,...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

I’ve been stressing about this exact thing lately—how to actually make the fluoride count. I always figured brushing was enough, but my dentist mentio...

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RE: Did you know babies can get cavities before their first birthday?

I get that, but I’m still not convinced genetics are everything. My dentist keeps saying early bacteria exposure is a huge factor, even with strong en...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I’m kind of paranoid about enamel loss too, so I totally relate. I tried those whitening strips once and my teeth were so sensitive the next day, I co...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

This is reassuring to hear. I'm getting my first crown soon and have been stressing over zirconia vs porcelain. The bulkiness you mentioned worries me...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

That's a pretty clever way to handle it. Honestly, I never thought about using microscope images—seems like a smart move to tap into their natural cur...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Glad I'm not the only one who struggles with consistency... I'm scheduled for my first whitening session next week and honestly, the sensitivity thing...

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