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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 the truth. I used to get all stingy about tossing out failed batches—felt like throwing away money, and I’d try to salvage stuff that probably ...

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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.

That’s exactly why I stick with wax, even if it’s a bit of a hassle. I tried one of those gels too—cost me way more than wax and barely lasted through...

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

Yeah, totally agree with this. I'm usually pretty budget-conscious myself, but when I had my impacted wisdom tooth out, I bit the bullet and went for ...

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

I hear you on that, but for me the cost difference made laughing gas the clear winner. Had IV sedation once before and yeah, it was super smooth, but ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually found oil pulling pretty decent, once you get past the weird texture. It doesn't have to be fancy coconut oil either—plain old sunflower...

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

Yeah, totally agree with this. My daughter was pretty anxious too, and at first I thought all the TVs and tablets at the dentist were just overpriced ...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Yikes, that's rough. I usually stash mine in a clear ziplock bag labeled "medical," and so far no embarrassing trophy moments... fingers crossed it st...

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

I usually skip the online reviews tbh...too many fake ones out there. I went straight to my insurance provider's site and cross-checked surgeons cover...

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

Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for me too—soft foods just made things easier. Agree on checking with the doc though; my lingering pain turned out to ...

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

Waxed floss definitely makes a difference—learned that the hard way after shredding regular floss between brackets too many times. Those interdental b...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Yeah, I was skeptical too. My dentist recommended fluoride rinses a while back, but honestly, I figured it was just another upsell. Still, after deali...

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

Yeah, water flossers can be messy at first. Took me a week or two before I stopped soaking the mirror every night, lol. Honestly though, I ended up sw...

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

I've been using nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste for about a year now—no cavities yet, and my dentist hasn't complained. Still, fluoride's cheaper and h...

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RE: Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy—my routine and looking for advice

Yeah, pasta was a bit tricky for me too at first—felt like I was chewing forever, even when it was super soft. I ended up leaning heavily on mashed po...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Cheese sticks are great, but honestly, they can get pricey if you're buying them all the time. I started cutting up blocks of cheddar or mozzarella my...

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