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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Microwaving for just a few seconds really does make a difference, doesn’t it? I’ve tried the fork and knife thing too, but it just feels weird—like I’...

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RE: How Often Do You Get Fluoride at the Dentist?

Swapping to an electric brush definitely made a difference for me—less gum soreness, and I don’t get those “zing” moments as often. Technique matters,...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

Electric brushes always seemed like the “fancy” option to me, but I’ll admit, I got one after my hygienist basically talked my ear off about it. The t...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

I’m right there with you—it took me quite a while to get used to mine. I remember thinking the bridge felt huge, like I had a chunk of plastic in my m...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally relate to the genetics struggle—my enamel’s always been on the thin side, so whitening kits just make things worse for me. I remember after on...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Funny, I actually found the wax kind of annoying after a while. I know everyone swears by it at first, but for me, it always seemed to fall off right ...

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

Totally get where you're coming from—the countertop ones are a hassle to lug around, but man, the water tank size makes a difference. After I had a br...

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

I've had the countertop type for years now... yeah, it's bulky, but zero battery drama. Tried mouthwash once but felt it made the tubing kinda sticky?...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

We went through something similar with our grandkids. Tried the app-connected brushes, and yeah, I agree with you—initial excitement faded pretty quic...

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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've had similar issues with cinnamon oil—ended up tasting like red-hot candies, way too spicy. Diluting helped a bit, but mixing it with vanilla extr...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally relate to the sleeping-on-your-back struggle... took me ages to get used to it. I tried one of those orthopedic pillows too, but honestly, it ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the sudden shift after months of nothing. Had braces for my underbite a few years back, and honestly, it felt ...

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

Scrambled eggs are a good shout, definitely saved me too. Though oatmeal was never my thing—even thinned out, it just felt...off. Weirdly enough, mash...

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

Frozen bananas are definitely underrated, but I found frozen mango chunks even better—something about the texture just worked for me. Almond butter wa...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, ice packs helped me too, but honestly, I found gentle heat after the first couple days worked better to ease the swelling. Everyone's different ...

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