brianmiller603
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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?

Yeah, temperature's definitely key, but sometimes it's also about how long you let things steep or infuse. If you end up with something too strong or ...

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

I can relate to this so much. When my son needed braces, we initially thought monthly payments would be easier on our budget too. But then I started s...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I totally get the anxiety about choking on the night guard—I had the exact same worry when I first got mine. The first few nights, I barely slept beca...

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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 definitely underestimated oregano oil myself—it's no joke, haha. Aloe juice helped me too, but like you said, it took its sweet time. Curious tho...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Totally relate about the aloe gel—not much luck with it myself. Saltwater rinses were helpful for me too, but honestly, what really made a difference ...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I've noticed something similar, though I think it depends on the cause of irritation. Warm salt water usually helps me if it's a mild soreness or heal...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

Haha, glad it's not just me either. I once spent half a day turning my room upside-down looking for mine—only to find it later tucked between my mattr...

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

I remember thinking scrambled eggs would be soft enough...big mistake. Tiny bits got stuck everywhere, and rinsing was a nightmare. Did anyone else un...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

Orajel helped me too, but I found it wore off pretty quick. CloSYS sounds interesting—haven't tried that yet. Have you noticed if certain foods trigge...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

I've noticed the same thing with mine—warm water definitely seems to make discoloration worse. I think you're onto something with the harsher tablets ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

We had a similar experience. My son was terrified of the dentist, and honestly, all the TVs and toys in the waiting room didn't help much. But when we...

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

Reading your post made me smile—I totally relate to the mirror-checking anxiety. I remember constantly wondering if my teeth were actually moving or i...

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

Haha, totally relatable about checking your teeth obsessively—I did the exact same thing. I went with monthly payments instead of upfront, thinking it...

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

That's reassuring to hear. I'm currently weighing monthly payments vs. upfront discounts myself. Did anyone find that paying upfront limited their fle...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've tried switching between fluoride and non-fluoride toothpastes too, mostly out of curiosity. I didn't notice a huge difference in terms of cleanli...

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