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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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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

That's a fair concern—I mean, I'm new to this whole retainer thing myself and honestly, I'm already worried I'll slack off without regular check-ins. ...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Interesting, I always thought mouthwash was supposed to loosen stuff first? I've been flossing after rinsing forever... maybe that's why my dentist vi...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

Haha, my first week with a water flosser was basically a daily flood zone...thought I was just super clumsy. It does get easier though, and honestly m...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I get the anxiety, but honestly, better safe than sorry. I ignored a weird feeling after a filling once, thinking it was just me being paranoid...ende...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Had that same weird numbness too, but mine lasted wayyy longer—like half the day. Kinda panicked and googled myself into thinking I'd permanently dama...

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