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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

Jaw pain after extractions is super common—my jaw was sore for a couple days just from being propped open. I actually waited until the next morning to...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

Yeah, the “no straws” thing tripped me up too—who knew something that small could make such a difference? I’ve started keeping a sticky note on my fri...

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RE: Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile?

Same here. Tried oil pulling for a couple weeks, but honestly, the only thing that changed was my patience level—got tired of swishing way before I no...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Totally get what you mean about the cleaning routine—it’s like you suddenly have this new chore, and it’s way more involved than just brushing your te...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried coconut oil pulling a few times, but honestly, didn't notice much difference for whitening. It did feel soothing though, especially when my...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally relate to the scrambled egg struggle. I found that the cooking method made a huge difference for me too. For example, mashed potatoes were alw...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

Haha, abstract art indeed... sounds familiar. Sticker charts were hit-or-miss for us, but honestly, just keeping floss picks handy by the sink made a ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Phantom sensations are definitely weird, had them myself after my extraction. For me, it took closer to three weeks before they completely stopped—gue...

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

Haha, same here. I learned pretty fast that being overly ambitious with food just wasn't worth it. The pillow throne setup is spot-on too—I think I sl...

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

I've had irritation issues before and thought fluoride was the culprit, but turns out it was actually the SLS. Once I switched to an SLS-free toothpas...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Yeah, totally relate to this. Once I stopped obsessing over the app, brushing felt way more natural again. I noticed I actually brush better without t...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

I remember that sensitivity phase too—chips were the worst for me, felt like chewing glass at first. Weirdly enough, popcorn was fine after a few days...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Haha, Mario Kart definitely beats staring at outdated magazines. When I got braces as a teen, my orthodontist's office had a similar setup—TVs overhea...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've heard the milk thing too—my dentist said something similar about acidity and staining. Can't say I've noticed a huge difference personally, but h...

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

I hear you—monthly payments can really ease the stress. But yeah, upfront worked better for me too. Felt good just getting it over with and not worryi...

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