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@cearaevans

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Growing up, I used to notice how my friends’ houses always had extra toothbrushes ready for guests… meanwhile I was at home trying to make one toothbrush last forever or brushing my teeth with my finger because my own father wouldn’t buy me one. Sometimes I’d wait until school handed them out or a friend gave me one just so I could feel somewhat normal again. People love to judge adults for the things they were never taught or given as children, without realizing some of us were surviving in ways that were quietly heartbreaking. Now healing my oral health at 26 feels deeper than “just teeth.” It’s healing the younger version of me that deserved care, softness, and the basic necessities every child should have had in the first place. 🦷☁️✨ #oralcarejourney #healinginnerchild #childhoodtrauma #dentalhealthjourney #healingjourney neglectedchild

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@abigayle.jean I wouldn’t ever stop using a brush personally but I have noticed that my habits outside of brushing have been possibly the biggest contributor to my overall oral health improvement!

@star.pixiekitt I have severely bad teeth health and a bunch of cavities because of oral neglect growing up 😢

@elblancospaniard What’s the routine you use ??

@pockethamster.png wouldnt vs couldnt is crazy, what kind of parent doesnt want to buy their kid a tooth brush???

@acee.aem The bit abt sleepovers… that hit hard

@sankxlpgupta

@fideocastr0 What part of your routine is in the syringe? So curious! Love this reclaiming for you 🙏🏻💜

Posted14 May 2026, 19:09

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