elizabethfluffy473
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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

I've tried those enamel toothpastes too, and while they do help a bit with sensitivity, I found that switching to a softer toothbrush made an even big...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've had similar issues with sensitive gums for years, and switching to an SLS-free toothpaste did help quite a bit. Took me a while to realize that i...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

Totally agree with this. It can feel like an uphill climb at first, especially if your little one is stubborn about their bedtime routine (been there!...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

I remember when I got braces later in life, I went back and forth on this too. At first, paying upfront seemed like the obvious choice—get it done, no...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I get what you're saying about taste changes, but honestly, I think it's more about the medication or mouth rinses they give you afterward rather than...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've actually tried both ways—flossing before and after brushing—and flossing first definitely feels better to me too. It seems like brushing afterwar...

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RE: My Dentist Said My Toothbrush Is From the Stone Age

Totally agree with you both. I've been brushing manually for decades, and my dentist always says my teeth are in great shape. Like you mentioned: E...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

I definitely get what you mean about the floss threaders being tricky at first. Took me a good couple of weeks before I felt comfortable using them re...

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RE: how often do you guys scrape your tongue?

I've wondered about this myself and asked my dentist a while back. She mentioned that while brushing your tongue does help, scraping tends to do a bet...

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RE: Thinking about getting a mouthguard—anyone had good results?

Haha, I totally get the skepticism—I felt exactly the same way at first. But honestly, after a week or two of using mine consistently, I noticed a hug...

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RE: my tooth vs. the sidewalk: an epic saga

True, but from my experience, sometimes that weird feeling fades after a few months. My dentist mentioned it could be nerves adjusting slowly... took ...

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RE: are dental sealants really worth the hype?

My grandkids went through the same thing—sealants done, but cavities still popped up here and there. What I've learned over the years is that sealants...

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