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RE: Whitening strips and tooth pain: how do you avoid it?

Yeah, that zappy feeling is the worst. I’ve always had sensitive teeth too, and whitening strips just seem to make it ten times worse for me. I tried ...

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RE: Non-surgical ways to handle jaw pain?

I get the posture thing, but honestly, I never noticed much difference for my jaw pain when I tried to sit up straighter. For me, the mouth guard actu...

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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

I totally get the crust struggle—mine always gets rock hard if I try to reheat slices, and that’s just asking for trouble with sensitive teeth. Haven’...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Totally get what you mean about the water flosser mess—my bathroom looked like a splash zone after my first try. I wanted to love it, but honestly, th...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

That vinegar trick is a lifesaver, honestly. I’ve had the same issue with glass jars I use for cold brew—no matter how much I scrub, sometimes the fun...

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RE: Weirdest Thing You’ve Learned About Braces Tightening?

Taste changes are wild—I had the opposite, where everything tasted kinda bland for a bit after tightening. It faded in a few days, though. Did you not...

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RE: Best way to get the most out of fluoride: paste or rinse first?

Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. My dentist keeps pushing the rinse, but I just use toothpaste and make sure not to rinse with water after. I m...

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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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