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RE: Sugar overload and your teeth: a bittersweet truth

Haha, glad I'm not the only one who struggles with celery strings! Carrots are definitely easier on the nerves—both dental and mental. Just a heads-up...

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

Totally relate to the tomato soup struggle... I made the same mistake early on, thinking "liquid = safe," but nope, learned that lesson fast. Weirdly ...

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

Yeah, cordless definitely makes it easier to stick with daily flossing. I switched too because the countertop one was just too intense for my sensitiv...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Totally relate to that anxiety... I remember after my extraction, I kept a daily log of every little ache and sensation. Honestly, it didn't help much...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've tried aloe gel before, and yeah, it's gentle, but honestly it didn't really help much with the soreness. Saltwater rinses sting a bit at first, b...

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

That's interesting about the mouthwash trick—I haven't tried that yet, mostly because I'm always nervous about damaging the material. My dentist gave ...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Took me closer to two weeks before I felt totally normal again. Honestly, the first few days were rough—I was super cautious about dry sockets, so I s...

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

Haha, I totally relate to this! When I first switched, I thought I'd messed up big-time because my gums felt like they'd been through a mini boxing ma...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Totally agree with you there—slow and steady is way safer. I've tried a few of those quick-fix whitening hacks myself (charcoal toothpaste, anyone?), ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I totally get the anxiety around dry sockets—been there myself and definitely worried about every little ache afterward. But honestly, even if you fol...

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

Your son's marshmallow description is spot-on—I remember feeling exactly the same way when I first got mine. Honestly, it took me a good three weeks b...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Ugh, mashed potatoes were a lifesaver for me too. I was honestly terrified of anything remotely cold or hot for at least two weeks. Even room-temp wat...

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

Yeah, this part really hits home for me. I went with monthly payments too because seeing that huge lump sum vanish from my savings would've freaked me...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

I totally get the anxiety around flossing too hard—I used to be exactly the same way. My gums would bleed and I'd think, "well, at least I'm thorough,...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

I've always been a bit cautious about fluoride too, mostly because I read some alarming stuff online years ago. But honestly, my dentist reassured me,...

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