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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Totally get what you mean about the gunk—once you see it come off, you can’t unsee it. I used to go way too hard with the scraper and my tongue would ...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

Totally get this. I had a similar mental tug-of-war when I got my dental implant—bone graft from a donor or use my own? Ended up going with donor mate...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get where you’re coming from. I once tried those whitening strips and ended up hiding my smile for a week, convinced everyone could see the un...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

Ugh, the “permanent popcorn kernel” description is spot on. Took me weeks to stop poking at it with my tongue. I get what you mean about food getting ...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

Cutting everything up tiny feels like second nature after a while, right? I totally get the granola thing—anything that crunches or feels even remotel...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

That’s honestly the best way to put it. The waiting can feel endless, especially when you’re dealing with something as stubborn as an underbite. I rem...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, that's exactly what happened with mine! I switched to denture cleaner tablets and it's been way better... no weird taste or residue either. Glad...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I totally get where you're coming from with the sensitivity issue...been there myself, and it's no fun. Whitening pens can definitely be hit or miss, ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

You're definitely not alone with the straw trick—I noticed the same thing after my veneers. At first, I thought it was just wishful thinking too, but ...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Same here, sanitizer just makes the ink bleed out more for me too. I think fabric definitely plays a role—cotton seems to soak it up worse than synthe...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

You're totally right about electric toothbrushes being easier on the hands. My dad switched to one a couple of years ago because of arthritis, and at ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Your experience sounds pretty similar to mine—my dentist also used a desensitizing gel, and it definitely helped. I still remember bracing myself for ...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Greek yogurt is definitely a lifesaver, but avocado smoothies sound like a genius upgrade. Wish I'd thought of that when I had my surgery...I mostly l...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Biotene is great stuff, saved me a few times too. Funny you mentioned toothpaste, because I switched to a gentle, non-foaming one (Sensodyne Pronamel)...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Grating apples definitely helps with braces, but I'm not sure it does much extra for cavity prevention. Apples have natural sugars either way, so rins...

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