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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

You’re definitely not the only one. I used to just rinse mine too, but after a while, the build-up around the base got pretty gross. What’s worked for...

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RE: Did anyone else sound totally different after jaw surgery?

Yeah, I noticed a big shift in my voice after jaw surgery too, and honestly, it threw me off way more than I expected. For me, it wasn’t just the soun...

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RE: Picking the right blast: a dental adventure

I used to think the lowest setting was safest too, but honestly, it just didn’t cut it for me after a while. My gums would still bleed a bit, which fr...

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

Honestly, I used to think the same—like, how much harm could a little milk do after brushing? But then I saw the cost of even a single filling at our ...

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RE: Making braces adjustments less of a pain (literally): my go-to trick

I totally relate to the silicone getting stuck, especially if I’m in a hurry. What’s worked for me is rolling the wax or silicone into a super thin st...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

Same here—my main concern was the swelling and whether I’d have to pay for another visit if something went wrong. I kept track of symptoms daily to av...

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

That's a good point. I've been researching this myself (budget-conscious grinder here, lol), and from what I've gathered, porcelain can definitely hol...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, elastics were a pain for me too—kept snapping at the worst times. I ended up buying a cheap little pill organizer to keep extras handy. Saved me...

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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?

Had a similar experience with rosemary oil—came out way too strong and almost bitter smelling at first. I ended up diluting it bit by bit with plain c...

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

Yeah, I totally get this. When I had to replace a tooth last year, I went through a similar thought process. The implant route seemed ideal initially,...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I get what you're saying about manual brushes being cheaper and easier to control pressure, but rotating brushes aren't necessarily rougher by default...

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

Haha, I feel this so much. I went with monthly payments too, mostly because the upfront cost seemed overwhelming at the time. But honestly, tracking t...

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