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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Yeah, learned that lesson myself when I tried toothpaste on my glasses lenses once. Thought I'd save a few bucks on lens cleaner... big mistake. They ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've definitely heard about the strawberry trick before, but honestly, it always felt a little too fruity and sticky for my liking. My mom used to swe...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, toothpaste can definitely wear it down faster. I learned that the hard way with my first dentist-made guard—lasted barely two years because I sc...

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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, mint brownies tasting like toothpaste—that's a new one. I've had my share of herbal kitchen fails too. Honestly, savory dishes do seem safer; so...

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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?

Lavender can be tricky for sure... made a tincture once that was way too floral. Ended up mellowing it out by blending in some chamomile—balanced thin...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've been curious about those LED kits too, but honestly, after years of dental visits, I'm skeptical about quick fixes. Has anyone noticed if they ca...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

I switched dentists once because of something similar—he was super rushed and barely explained anything. Felt kinda guilty at first, but honestly, it'...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Cold stuff was actually pretty rough for me too. I remember thinking milkshakes would be perfect, but after about two sips, my jaw would just ache lik...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I've found flossing helpful too, but honestly, switching to a softer toothbrush made a bigger difference for me. My gums stopped feeling irritated alm...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've had similar experiences myself. When I first got my teeth professionally whitened, I jumped right into the at-home treatments afterward, thinking...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I've actually tried both kinds—had one of those fancy rechargeable ones for a while, but honestly, the buzzing and vibration drove me nuts. Plus, I fo...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Yeah, same here. After mine, I thought warm tea would soothe things, but nope—felt like it made everything puff up more. Ended up sticking to cold yog...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Interesting points about vaping and gum irritation, but honestly, I think the toothpaste flavor thing might be a bit of a red herring. I've been vapin...

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

Saltwater rinses really are underrated. I remember being skeptical too, thinking it was some old-school remedy my grandma would swear by. But honestly...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

My dentist suggested something similar, but I ended up just grabbing the regular Sensodyne (think it was Pronamel?) from the drugstore. Worked fine fo...

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