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

Yeah, I hear you on the dentist trays. I saved up for them a couple years ago and honestly, they did make a difference, but it was one of those things...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That itchiness drove me crazy too—felt like I wanted to scratch my whole mouth. I also had dissolvable stitches after my implant, and honestly, I was ...

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

Haha, exactly. For me, monthly payments were actually a lifesaver. I remember when my oldest needed braces, we had just replaced our water heater (tal...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I've actually had the opposite experience... I went cordless first, thinking it'd be easier to handle, but ended up annoyed by how often I had to refi...

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

I've been using one of those boil-and-bite guards from the drugstore for about a year now, and honestly, it's been pretty decent. Took me a few tries ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Haha, mashed potatoes were my staple too—definitely underrated comfort food. I agree about the straw thing; my dentist warned me about dry sockets aft...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Haha, I totally get what you mean about the schedule thing. I didn't go as far as putting mine on the fridge, but I did scribble down reminders on sti...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I tried the frozen chamomile tea bag trick after my biopsy last year—honestly, it wasn't bad. I mostly noticed it helped with swelling and irritation ...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Yeah, chocolate pudding was a lifesaver here too, couldn't agree more. Saltwater rinses weren't exactly soothing for me though—I mean, they helped, bu...

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

Yeah, I totally noticed this too. At first, I thought it was just me being overly sensitive or something, but after trying a couple of different brand...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Haha, biting into ice cream without flinching sounds like a dream. I've tried hydroxyapatite toothpaste too, and it was decent—definitely noticed less...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Totally relate to that hesitation about switching to heat. I remember after my gum surgery, ice packs felt like the only safe bet—like, why mess with ...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

We've been trying something similar at our house, but honestly haven't noticed much of a difference yet. Maybe we're not consistent enough with it...o...

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RE: Navigating Dental Implants After Tooth Removal: My Step-by-Step Approach

That's a good idea, but honestly, I think the responsibility should be more on the dental office to provide clear instructions upfront. When I had my ...

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