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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Totally agree with this. I almost went the DIY route myself, but my dentist talked me out of it. Glad he did... teeth aren't something I'd gamble with...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I get the anxiety, but honestly, I think orthodontists sometimes exaggerate a bit. I ate popcorn and even chewed gum (carefully!) when I had braces, a...

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RE: Hypothetically, if you tried extracting some herbal stuff at home—like oils or tinctures—and it went kinda wrong (maybe too strong or weird smell or something), how would you fix it?

Haha, relatable... my first attempt had my place smelling like a sketchy tea shop for days. You're totally right though, sometimes it's better to just...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally get your point about adjusting slowly, but honestly, electric brushes might just not suit everyone. My dad tried one for months—even on the ge...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I had veneers done last year and they wanted me back in about two weeks just to check everything was settling nicely. After that, it's been yearly vis...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I feel you on the tomato thing—thought ketchup would be safe but nope, instant regret. Salt water rinses were my go-to as well, though I kept mine pre...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Blended soups were definitely easier for me. After my gum graft, chunky veggies felt too rough—even if they were soft. I stuck mostly to blended sweet...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Interesting, yogurt never really worked for me...actually made things feel worse. I found lukewarm chamomile tea way more soothing—something about it ...

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

Good points all around. I remember when I got my braces, monthly payments really saved me—no way could I have waited to save up first. It's great if y...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Totally agree about lukewarm broth—it's gentle enough not to irritate anything. Did anyone try smoothies or shakes, or was the cold too uncomfortable ...

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RE: My Journey Through Getting a Complete Dental Arch Fixed—Here's What I Did

Haha, bubblegum definitely brings back memories... I remember trying to discreetly remove gum from my temporary dentures at a friend's wedding—talk ab...

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RE: finally brace-free, but retainer feels super weird?

Yeah, totally normal to feel tight and awkward at first. Mine felt super snug too, almost like they weren't even mine, lol. Usually takes a few days t...

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