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RE: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids—what’s actually better?

Title: Electric vs. manual toothbrushes for kids—what’s actually better? Haha, I’ve definitely fished my share of toys and random objects out of the ...

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

Totally get where you’re coming from. I remember one time after eating tortilla chips, my gums puffed up so much I thought something was seriously wro...

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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about not wanting to mess anything up—I was so paranoid about biting wrong or chewing too hard. For me, I think it t...

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RE: Quick poll: Did you go for immediate dentures or wait it out?

Had to laugh at the soggy napkin bit—been there. I tried those pads too, thinking they’d help, but just made things feel bulkier. Honestly, nothing be...

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RE: Feeling grateful I finally qualified for full arch implants—anyone else relieved after a long wait?

That’s so real—I basically lived on mashed potatoes and yogurt for months, and yeah, it got old fast. Once the implants settled in, I was weirdly nerv...

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RE: What’s More Important To Ask: Pain Management Or Long-Term Tooth Health?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about pain just shutting down any motivation to keep up with dental care. After my wisdom teeth came out, I remember...

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

Totally get this—pasta was my nemesis too. I tried to eat penne and instantly regretted it. Ended up living on applesauce and smoothies for way longer...

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RE: Worth it to put protective coatings on kids’ teeth?

Worth it to put protective coatings on kids’ teeth? That’s interesting—my experience was kind of the opposite. When my daughter was around eight, her...

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

Honestly, I feel this so much. My brother’s the same—barely remembers to brush and somehow has the teeth of a toothpaste commercial, while I’m on firs...

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RE: Does switching to vaping actually help your teeth and gums?

Honestly, I felt the same way when I switched from smoking to vaping. There was this hope that my mouth would magically get healthier, but it just tur...

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RE: ANYONE ELSE FEEL LIKE INVISALIGN "TWEAKS" TAKE FOREVER?

I get what you mean about the trays feeling like they’re from a different planet sometimes, but honestly, I’ve had the opposite experience more often ...

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

We did the same—tried to ease off, but cold turkey ended up being the ticket. Our youngest quit around age two, and honestly, her teeth look about the...

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

That made me snort, because it’s so true. I swear, the first few days I tried my water flosser, it was like a comedy sketch—water spraying out the sid...

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RE: Dealing with those sneaky in-between tooth cavities

I totally get what you mean about the mess—my bathroom counter was basically a splash zone for a while too. Funny enough, I actually tried a water flo...

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