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RE: How I pack and care for my retainer when traveling—step by step

I hear you on the cleaning tablets—I've tried a few brands and they all left my retainer with that weird slippery feeling, almost like it wasn't rinse...

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RE: Keeping your tongue scraper from becoming a science experiment

That “more pressure = cleaner” thing really hits home. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people go at their mouths like they’re trying to sand...

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

That’s funny, I used to think the same—just a messy gadget no matter the price. But have you tried using it in the shower? I started doing that after ...

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RE: Battling receding gums: surgery vs. special toothpaste—what worked for you?

I get where you’re coming from—gum surgery sounds pretty daunting, and the price tag isn’t exactly pocket change. I’ve seen those “miracle” toothpaste...

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RE: Why is every fun food suddenly off-limits with braces?

I totally get the struggle—when my son first got his braces, he was devastated about missing out on crunchy snacks. We started experimenting with bana...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from. My son was so attached to his binky, I honestly thought we’d be dealing with orthodontics before kindergarten....

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RE: How did you deal with your first day in braces? Poll inside

Totally get where you’re coming from. Interdental brushes are a game changer for a lot of folks, especially if the threaders just aren’t clicking. Hav...

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RE: KIDS' TOOTHBRUSHES: ELECTRIC VS MANUAL—WHAT'S WORKING FOR YOUR FAMILY?

We switched to electric brushes after a round with those tablets, and honestly, it made a big difference for our youngest. She actually thinks it’s fu...

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RE: Weird brown spots on my kid’s molars—what would you do?

Those brown spots can really mess with your head, can’t they? I remember when my oldest had a couple on her molars—one looked almost like a tiny bruis...

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RE: How do you cope when facing a dental redo?

That’s actually a smart way to do it—I’ve never used the round-up feature myself, but I know a couple folks who swear by it for all sorts of “rainy da...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

That’s a good point about implants and teens. I’ve actually seen a few younger patients who had to wait until their jaw finished growing before consid...

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