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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

I actually think the whole “stick to cold foods only” thing might be a bit overblown, at least in my case. I was craving something warm right away and...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

I totally get what you mean about the weird sensations. I had this tingling and even a dull ache for a while after my crown went on, and it freaked me...

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RE: Root canals: not as scary as they sound?

I actually did this once, and honestly, it made me even more anxious seeing every single charge spelled out. But at the same time, it felt good knowin...

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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

Totally relate to the flossing thing—it just feels off somehow, like it’s tighter or I’m gonna accidentally yank the whole crown out. I get so nervous...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally get the anxiety—my brain basically turns into a hamster on a wheel when I even *think* about dental stuff. I haven’t actually had either IV ...

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RE: Toddler teeth trouble—what would you do?

We’re going through this exact thing right now—my son just clamps his mouth shut every night. I'm worried about cavities, but maybe backing off a bit ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I totally get your concern—I was pretty hesitant myself at first. My dentist recommended starting with the sensitive or gentle mode (most electric bru...

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

Yikes, reading this thread is making me second-guess everything I've seen online lately. I was actually considering trying one of those DIY aligner ha...

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

Honestly, I wondered the same thing after my procedure. Lentils seemed harmless enough, but I felt a weird sensitivity afterward too. Maybe it's somet...

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

I see your point about cordless being easier to use regularly, but honestly, I went countertop and haven't regretted it. Yeah, it's bulky and a bit no...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Honestly, toothpaste on walls sounds clever, but I'd be cautious about that. I tried it once on our painted walls after reading a similar tip online, ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Honestly, I'd steer clear of overnight strips if your teeth are already sensitive. Tried them once and woke up with super achy teeth... Maybe try a se...

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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?

Haha, been there! My first peppermint oil extraction was so intense it practically cleared my sinuses from across the room. Honestly, I panicked at fi...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Ugh, totally agree about the carrots. But have you tried popcorn yet? I made that mistake last weekend—thought I'd be careful, but nope, instant regre...

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

Reading this makes me rethink my initial leaning towards monthly payments. Honestly, I'm a bit nervous about braces in general—first timer here, and I...

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