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RE: Battle of the Bristles: Surviving Braces With Old-School Brushes

Tell me about it. I’ve spent way too much time squinting into that mirror, trying to find rogue spinach. Those little brushes are annoying but honestl...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

That trade-off between comfort and durability is exactly what I’ve noticed too. The custom ones fit better, but I still end up drooling for the first ...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

I get what you mean about looking for any explanation when a kid’s cranky. When I was getting my braces adjusted, I’d be in a mood for days—at least I...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Totally get where you’re coming from. I was hyper-aware of every bite after my implant, like even chewing soft bread felt risky. The stitches are stur...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

I get where you're coming from. Those little brushes look harmless but I was convinced I’d mess something up if I got too close to the stitches. I end...

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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

Totally get that. After my last root canal, I actually alternated between the two—mouthwash in the morning for that “fresh” feeling, saltwater at nigh...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

I noticed something similar after my molar extractions. The weird taste was more memorable than the pain, honestly. As for headaches, yeah, I had a fe...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

My mom went through this exact debate at 76. She chose the bridge because her dentist said her bone wasn’t great for an implant, and honestly, she jus...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

That’s true, but I sometimes wonder if there’s a risk of missing subtle issues by just going with what feels comfortable. Did anyone here have to swit...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My orthodontist actually recommended electric brushes when I got braces, and honestly, it made a huge difference. Agree that simpler is better—my firs...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Had a similar issue with charcoal toothpaste myself—felt like sandpaper on my teeth after a few days. Switched to professional whitening at my dentist...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Yeah, totally agree with steering clear of DIY braces. Had Invisalign myself—worked well for mild crowding, but my ortho mentioned traditional braces ...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I tried oil pulling too after my braces came off and my gums were pretty irritated. It definitely felt soothing, like you said, but I didn't really se...

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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 tossed herbal tinctures into pasta sauces before—works pretty well if you're cautious. Too much and the bitterness sneaks through, but spicy dish...

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

Yeah, that's been my experience too. Had laughing gas for a filling once and honestly, it didn't do much—felt slightly relaxed but still pretty aware ...

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