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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

That's impressive—ours usually lasted around a year, tops. Even with denture tablets, my daughter's mouthguard eventually got some tiny cracks and dis...

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

I had a similar experience when I asked my dentist about those DIY whitening strips from TikTok. She gave me this patient-but-firm look and said somet...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Funny, curry powder actually worked wonders for me! I thought it'd be a disaster too, but mixing just a tiny pinch into some mashed sweet potatoes gav...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Reading your post brought back memories of when I went through my own dental implant journey. My dentist was pretty good about going over the basics, ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

I switched to cordless about a year ago for exactly that reason—my tiny bathroom counter was starting to look like a dentist's office, lol. Honestly, ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I feel you on the tired jaw thing, haha. I remember when I first started oil pulling, I literally had to distract myself by scrolling through my phone...

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

Totally relatable, haha. When I got braces, I initially thought I'd save up and pay upfront, but life had other plans... car issues, vet bills, you na...

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

Reading your story brought back memories of when my youngest tripped over our dog and knocked out her front tooth. It was pure panic mode at first—blo...

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

Haha, been there! Once rushed my son in because he complained about tooth pain all weekend—turned out he'd just bitten down awkwardly on popcorn kerne...

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

I've actually been using clear, alcohol-free mouthwash with my guard for about two years now, and so far, no noticeable cloudiness or weakening. I did...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

My sister had something similar happen. She kept complaining about sore gums and thought she was brushing too hard or something. Turns out, switching ...

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

Totally get that anxiety, monthly payments can feel like a never-ending loop. When I had braces, I also went monthly to ease the burden, but honestly,...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Yeah, totally agree on the saltwater thing. When I had my biopsy last year, I thought that advice was just some old-school remedy my grandma would sug...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

I totally relate to that anxiety. When my daughter had her first filling, I was pacing the waiting room like a nervous wreck, imagining all sorts of s...

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

My son had something similar happen after a soccer game. He got elbowed in the mouth—didn't even bleed much, so we figured it was fine. But about a we...

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