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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally relate to this. My braces journey felt like one step forward, two steps sideways sometimes. I remember being so excited when my ortho said we ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I totally understand your hesitation—been there myself. When I had my implant done, my dentist also recommended a shorter wait, and honestly, I was pr...

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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?

Chamomile's definitely gentle, but yeah, not exactly a painkiller. When I had braces, peppermint was too intense for me too—felt like my gums were on ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally relate to this uneven recovery thing, dental healing is definitely unpredictable. But actually, mashed potatoes were a lifesaver for me—smooth...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We had the same issue—my kid would conk out halfway through the bottle almost every night. Honestly, we just shifted the routine a bit earlier and tri...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Definitely second this. I started using sensitive toothpaste about ten days before my last whitening, and it made a noticeable difference. Also, rinsi...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally relate to the coffee struggle—it's my daily ritual too, and stains are just part of the package, unfortunately. I tried the straw thing briefl...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Sensitive teeth after whitening is definitely rough. Had the same issue myself, and honestly, the baking soda trick is a lifesaver for quick fixes. An...

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

Haha, seriously... humidity's definitely a factor. I've noticed mine gets funky even if I just rinse it and don't dry it properly. Air-drying thorough...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

Totally agree about the sensitive brush heads, made a huge difference for me too. Also noticed some electric brushes have pressure sensors—mine buzzes...

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

Haha, totally get this. I still do the same thing for myself before dental visits—step-by-step mental prep helps a ton. Kids really do surprise us tho...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Totally agree about the softer brush, made a big difference for me too. Another thing that helped was using a gentle mouthwash without alcohol—my gums...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Yeah, ice felt soothing at first for me too, then after a while it just made everything feel tighter and achy. Heat packs were definitely more helpful...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

We actually took ours earlier, around 12 months, mostly because our pediatrician recommended it. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—like, what could t...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I've actually found cold foods like yogurt or pudding a bit uncomfortable after dental procedures. The chill sometimes triggers sensitivity, at least ...

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