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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My dentist actually recommended softer brush heads for me too, and I'm in my 40s with sensitive gums—so it's definitely not just a kid thing. Honestly...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

That's interesting, but honestly, I'd be a bit cautious about using baking soda paste regularly on teeth. I mean, sure, it's gentle enough for occasio...

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

Yikes, popcorn with braces... brave move, lol. Honestly though, these DIY hacks freak me out. Can't imagine risking permanent damage just to save a fe...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I'm right there with you... month 24 here, and honestly, progress feels like watching paint dry. My ortho did hint at surgery once, but I'm super hesi...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I totally get the anxiety about mashed potatoes—I had the same issue. Even thinned out, they still made me nervous about getting stuck in the extracti...

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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 had a similar experience once, though mine was with peppermint oil. I was trying to make a DIY mouthwash because I'd read somewhere that peppermint ...

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

Haha, I totally get the celery thing... weird cravings are definitely a thing when you're restricted. Honestly, though, it's great you're being cautio...

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

Haha, exactly my thoughts. Those overly enthusiastic reviews always set off alarm bells for me—like, are they bribing people with free toothbrushes or...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

Ugh, braces mishaps are the worst timing-wise. Glad the wax trick worked out for your daughter—I always keep some handy just in case. Honestly though,...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally agree with this. When I first started water flossing, I was convinced higher pressure meant cleaner teeth—big mistake. My gums were sore and e...

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RE: Frustrated with how fast bottle decay happens to kids' teeth

We did something similar with my daughter, and honestly, the dilution method was a lifesaver. I'd heard horror stories about going cold turkey—tantrum...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Five days seems super quick to me—I mean, I'm glad it worked out for some folks, but I'd be cautious about jumping back into pizza so soon. I remember...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Yeah, I had a similar experience—honestly, the sensitivity was the worst part for me too. I remember being super cautious for weeks, even after my den...

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