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

That gritty feeling is the worst, right? I’m with you—if my teeth don’t feel smooth after brushing, it bugs me all day. I use both paste and rinse too...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

I get what you mean about nerves being slow——but honestly, I bounced back a lot faster than I expected. I had that weird numbness for maybe a month af...

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

I totally get the urge to rinse—sometimes that sticky feeling is just too much. I’m in braces right now, and my ortho said the same thing: spit, don’t...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

That’s wild, because I’ve had both types of dentists too. One just handed me antibiotics like it was candy, no explanation, and I left feeling confuse...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Honestly, I think it really depends on what you’re after. I get the appeal of super white teeth, but after years of braces and a couple attempts at wh...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’m kind of the opposite. When I was a kid, my parents kept everything hush-hush and it actually made me way more ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I totally get what you mean about the dentist-made trays making a difference. I’m in the middle of orthodontic treatment right now, and my teeth are e...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

I totally get the frustration—my bottom teeth were just slightly crooked, nothing major, but flossing was always a pain. Finally got it fixed last yea...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Saltwater rinses are honestly underrated—I used them a lot during my braces journey, especially after adjustments when everything felt irritated. Aloe...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually found toothpaste surprisingly handy for a lot of random things too, but you're totally right—it's all about knowing what surfaces it wor...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally agree, biting into something unexpected after dental work is a nightmare. Honestly, it's not just bad luck—some foods are definitely riskier. ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Caramel apples are definitely sneaky, but for me, it was always bagels—especially the toasted ones. I swear, every time I thought I was safe, a bracke...

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

My dentist didn't specifically mention ice cream either, just warned me vaguely about sugary stuff. Honestly though, vanilla ice cream was a lifesaver...

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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.

I totally get where you're coming from—my orthodontist gave me a similar heads-up a while back, and honestly, I didn't pay much attention either until...

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