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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

That rainbow tint is actually pretty common with stainless steel, especially if it sits in something acidic or with alcohol for a while. I got the sam...

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

I get what you mean about the mess getting better, but honestly, I still make a pretty big splash zone every time I use mine. I’ve tried the whole “cl...

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

I actually did the opposite and brushed right over the area from day one, just really slowly and with a super soft toothbrush. My dentist told me salt...

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RE: How long do those metal tongue cleaners actually last?

I get the concern, but I’ve had the same stainless steel tongue scraper for like three years now. I just boil it every couple weeks and it seems fine—...

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RE: Why do braces have to hurt so much sometimes?

I get what you mean, but honestly, I don’t think the pain is always that bad after adjustments. Maybe I’m just lucky or my orthodontist goes lighter? ...

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RE: Do You Go Gentle or Full Blast With Your Water Flosser?

I totally get you—when I first tried a water flosser, even the lowest setting made my gums sting a bit. It took a few weeks before it stopped feeling ...

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

I always thought you were supposed to rinse right after brushing, so this is kinda blowing my mind. I tried not rinsing once and honestly, the toothpa...

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

That’s wild—my nephew ended up with a cavity before he turned three, and I remember thinking it was just bad luck. But That hits home. We always thou...

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

Honestly, I thought wisdom teeth would be the worst, but mine came out pretty easy—just some swelling and a lot of ice cream. The regular extraction I...

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RE: Keeping kids’ teeth clean between visits—what actually works?

I totally get the raisin struggle—my daughter’s daycare is obsessed with them, and I swear they’re like glue on teeth. We use the dinosaur flossers to...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

That line made me laugh because it’s exactly how it feels. I’ve had similar issues—one week everything’s fine, then suddenly my gums are all sensitive...

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