adventure691
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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?

That's a great suggestion. I've found blending really helps balance out any overly potent extracts. Another thing that worked for me once was letting ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Couldn't agree more with aloe gel—it's gentle enough even for sensitive skin. Another useful trick I've found after ortho adjustments is chamomile tea...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Glad to hear your experience went smoothly. I can definitely relate to the laughing gas thing—I tried it for a filling once and honestly, it didn't he...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

Glad you decided to go for it—I had a similar experience. My insurance didn't help much either, so I was hesitant at first too. But honestly, investin...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Totally agree with getting a second opinion. A few years back, my dentist suggested a root canal because of ongoing sensitivity, but I decided to wait...

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

I hear you on the monthly payments feeling like a hostage situation, haha. I opted for upfront payment myself, mostly because the discount was too tem...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Could be curiosity, sure...but honestly, pets might just see mouthguards as oddly shaped chew toys. Mine once stole mine right off the nightstand—pret...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

I remember when I had my bone graft done, the saltwater rinses were honestly a lifesaver. At first, I was skeptical they'd do much, but they really he...

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

That's a fair point, and I totally get why upfront payment might seem appealing. But from my own experience, monthly payments were actually a lifesave...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Applesauce is definitely a solid choice—I relied on it quite a bit myself after adjustments. Another snack that worked well for me was yogurt, especia...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I completely relate to this. After getting my braces removed, I decided to try professional whitening, and my teeth became incredibly sensitive afterw...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I've had mixed results with soaking oats overnight too. It might depend on the blender, but also the type of oats you're using can make a difference. ...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I totally get where you're coming from with the fluoride worries. A few years back, I went down a similar rabbit hole after reading some alarming stuf...

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

Haha, popcorn is definitely the enemy with braces—I learned that lesson too. Those interdental brushes saved me more times than I can count, especiall...

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RE: BRACES OFF BUT NOW MY SMILE LOOKS DULL AND YELLOWISH

When I got my braces off, I had the exact same reaction...my teeth looked way duller than I'd expected, and it was honestly a bit disappointing at fir...

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