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RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky

That science fair smell is so real... I tried the same combo with my stainless bottle, but then I started wondering if the vinegar would mess with the...

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RE: When your favorite water bottle starts to smell funky

I actually switched to a stainless steel bottle a few months back because the plastic ones just started smelling like old gym socks, no matter how muc...

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RE: Recovering After Sinus Surgery: Surprising Dos and Don'ts?

Honestly, I had the same kind of confusion. My ENT was really specific—no rinsing at all for 48 hours, not even with salt water. But my friend who had...

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RE: Braces in your 30s: did you know teeth can move for life?

Yeah, I noticed the same thing when I went back to regular floss after using those little plastic picks for a while. My gums were so sensitive at firs...

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RE: Weirdly, chewing on the other side after a root canal can make your jaw sore

That’s interesting, because after my root canal I kept thinking my bite was totally off for weeks. Like, I’d chew on the “good” side and then suddenly...

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

I’ve actually had better luck just using a soft toothbrush and some unscented liquid soap (like Dr. Bronner’s) on my trays. I get what you mean about ...

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RE: Why does every makeover seem to fade after a few weeks?

That’s interesting about the sticker chart—switching up the rewards sounds like a clever way to keep everyone invested. I get what you mean about back...

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RE: Keeping a tooth alive after a root canal—anyone else paranoid?

I get what you’re saying about trusting the process, but I’m not sure it’s always that simple with root canals, especially for kids. My cousin had one...

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RE: Laughing gas saved my sanity during my root canal

I get what you mean about the mask—when they put it on me, it felt like I was breathing in clouds or something. That floaty feeling hit pretty quick, ...

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RE: Dealing With That Weird Pressure After Sinus Surgery

I’ve been wondering about those powered rinse gadgets. The idea sounds cool, but I was worried they’d be too strong, especially with all the fresh sti...

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RE: Electric vs manual toothbrushes for kids—what's actually easier?

I’ve noticed something similar with my nephew. He’s seven and honestly, when he uses a manual brush, it’s like a race—he’s done in under a minute, bar...

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RE: Retainer snapped in half—what now?

I totally relate to the fragility issue. Mine cracked from just dropping it on the bathroom counter once—didn’t even seem like a big fall. I’ve read t...

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RE: Do Whitening Strips Actually Work for You? Quick Poll

I keep seeing the LED kits everywhere, but honestly, I’ve been super skeptical about that blue light. From what I’ve read, unless you’re using a legit...

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RE: How soon did you get back to your routine after a tooth pulled?

I totally get the dry socket paranoia—I was checking the extraction site in the mirror like every hour, convinced I’d messed something up. For me, it ...

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

String floss always felt like a pain to me, mostly because my teeth are super close together and I’d end up shredding the floss or poking my gums. But...

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