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RE: Little things that helped me avoid post-surgery infections

Scrambled eggs were my go-to too, and I totally avoided anything remotely crunchy for like a week. The chlorhexidine taste is so gross, but I kept tel...

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RE: Keeping my mouth clean after apicoectomy is driving me nuts

Those foam swabs are wild, right? I remember thinking, “Is this actually doing anything?” but at least I wasn’t wincing every two seconds. For me, it ...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

Haha, yeah, my bathroom mirror got a daily shower when I tried the cheap water flosser. Honestly, I didn’t notice much change in gum swelling—just mor...

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RE: Did you know some electric toothbrushes actually have pressure sensors that light up if you’re brushing too hard?

We’ve got a similar routine at home. My son’s been using an electric brush with the pressure sensor, and while it’s a cool feature, I still see those ...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

Metal tongue scrapers totally freaked me out at first, too—I kept picturing some kind of medieval torture device. But after my hygienist suggested one...

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RE: Struggling With Kicking the Nighttime Bottle—Is It Really That Bad for Teeth?

It’s wild how those tiny choices add up, right? I used to think “just this once” wouldn’t hurt, but my teeth definitely disagreed. My dentist did ment...

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RE: Is it just me or are whitening treatments way more confusing than they should be?

I get where you're coming from—my daughter begged for whitening strips after seeing those TikToks too. I was super hesitant because she’s always been ...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

Funny, I had the total opposite—my wisdom teeth were a breeze, but when I lost a regular molar it just ached for days. I guess everyone’s mouth reacts...

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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?

I totally relate to that “is this safe?” panic—funny how the line between DIY pride and regret is so thin, right? I’ve had a similar experience, but w...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Lol, same here! When I first got mine, it felt like chewing on a tiny marble for a few weeks. It does get better though, promise. I've had both porcel...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Gotta say, I've tried the watch face thing before and honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. It was an older watch, nothing too fancy, but the toothpaste ...

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

Totally relate to this! I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, mashed potatoes were my go-to, but yeah, they definitely lingered and made me paran...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I totally get where you're coming from—sometimes knowing too much can feel overwhelming. I've been there myself, sitting in the dentist's chair, noddi...

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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.

Sensodyne definitely takes some getting used to, haha—felt like brushing with cake frosting at first. About vaping, my dentist did mention it can dry ...

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

Totally get this—I stayed away from nuts and crunchy granola bars for ages. Even after the dentist gave me the green light, I kept imagining something...

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