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RE: How do you cope with the ouch factor after gum surgery?

Popsicles and Netflix actually aren’t the worst plan—cold helps with swelling, and distraction is half the battle. I always tell people to stick with ...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

That “static” feeling is classic—like your face is trying to tune into a radio station and keeps missing the signal. Nerve healing does take its sweet...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I gotta stick up for my fellow tooth nerds a bit. It’s not always about being quick to write a prescript...

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RE: Which works better for whiter teeth: Crest 3D White mouthwash or Listerine Healthy White?

Honestly, I’ve never seen a mouthwash turn someone’s teeth noticeably whiter—at least not in the way ads promise. Most of what you’re getting is a fre...

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RE: Braces life: what's your go-to for keeping teeth clean?

Honestly, those little mirrors are like the Swiss Army knife of dental kits—hair, spinach check, or even a last-minute eyebrow inspection. I get it th...

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RE: Knocked out tooth: anyone else try those instant repair kits?

Popcorn is basically dental sabotage in disguise. Those temp kits are like duct tape for teeth—great in a pinch, but not built for the long haul. I’ve...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Ha, “cranky gums” is the perfect way to put it. Gums have a real attitude sometimes, especially when you throw braces (or any wires) into the mix. I’v...

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RE: Baking soda vs. coconut oil: which one actually works for a whiter smile?

This cracked me up. It’s wild how different everyone’s teeth are. I tell people all the time—what works for your cousin might wreck your own enamel. Y...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

The struggle with proxy brushes is so real—I swear, they find crevices you didn’t even know existed. Here’s my little routine: brush, then floss, then...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

That’s a fair point—braces definitely up the stakes. I’ve seen kids turn brushing into a full-on foam party, but then miss half the metalwork. Sometim...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Haha, I feel you on the charcoal powder horror movie vibes—been there, done that, scared my roommate half to death once. 😂 But seriously, sens...

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

Yeah, tell me about it...it's wild how teeth somehow became a "luxury item," right? Good call steering clear of those cheap aligners—seen way too many...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, I had a similar mini panic attack when I first tried charcoal toothpaste—thought I'd permanently stained my sink too. Quick tip though: if your ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Totally feel you on the sensitivity—those strips can be brutal sometimes. Fluoride rinse is a solid move. Baking soda works, but yeah, moderation's ke...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, the denture cleaner panic is real—I did the same thing once and woke up convinced I'd melted mine into oblivion. Luckily, mouthguards are toughe...

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