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RE: How sticking to a simple gum care habit actually worked for me

- Water flossers are great for convenience, but I’ve found they don’t always get those tight spots, especially behind the last molars. - Disclosing ...

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RE: How sticking to a simple gum care habit actually worked for me

- You’re right to be cautious—enamel doesn’t grow back, and aggressive brushing is a real risk. - Most electric brushes have a pressure sensor or in...

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RE: Kicking the thumb habit—anyone else see their kid’s teeth straighten out?

- Genetics play a huge role—honestly, more than most people realize. - Thumb-sucking can affect teeth if it goes on for years, but it's not always the...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

- Seen both work, but in my experience, string floss still gets more plaque out from tight spots. - —agreed, especially for folks with braces or arthr...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

- String floss is still the gold standard for physically scraping plaque off between teeth—water flossers are great for rinsing, but they don’t always...

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RE: Weirdest pain after getting braces tightened—normal or not?

- Neck and shoulder tension after tightening isn’t unusual, especially if you’re clenching without realizing it. - Warm compresses and gentle neck s...

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RE: Does mouthwash with alcohol actually work better, or nah?

- You’re spot on about the “sting” being more of a psychological thing. I used to think the burn meant it was nuking every germ in my mouth, but hones...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

- Copper’s antimicrobial properties are legit—way better than plastic or silicone for staying clean. - I rinse mine after each use and do a quick so...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

- Totally hear you on the insurance headaches. Sometimes it feels like the real root canal is in your wallet, not your tooth. - I always double-check...

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RE: Dealing with a little dental dread in my house

- Extra chargers are a must—learned that the hard way after my kid’s tablet died mid-appointment. Meltdown city. - Audiobooks are good, but I’ve found...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

- Totally get where you're coming from about the molar. - - Losing a regular tooth changes your bite and can cause shifting, which wisdom teeth u...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

- Headaches after tightening? Super common, and honestly, nobody really preps you for it. - Tension from clenching or just the stress of anticipatin...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

- Night guards are underrated—most folks don’t even realize they’re grinding until a dentist points it out. - I see tons of crowns fail early just bec...

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