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

Yeah, chewing on one side messed me up too—felt like my jaw was stuck in "budget robot" mode for weeks, lol. Pasta and mashed potatoes were lifesavers...

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

Yikes, that's a nasty surprise. Reminds me of when my son chipped his tooth on a pancake—yes, a pancake. Apparently, he bit down hard on a tiny piece ...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

Haha, genius idea with the mirror—wish I'd thought of that earlier. We went fluoride-free too at first; cheaper, less worry, and honestly tasted bette...

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

I mean, sure, gravity does the trick... But honestly, as someone who spent way too much on smoothies and soups during recovery (my wallet still has...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Honestly, DIY liners were a total mess for me—felt like I was finger painting in kindergarten again. Ended up switching to pre-made cushions instead. ...

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RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?

Honestly, I think the paper's usually pretty spot-on. Had mine adjusted last year and the marks matched exactly how it felt. Maybe your dentist just h...

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

Haha, sounds familiar—I remember feeling like a chipmunk for almost two weeks. Warm compresses were my best friend too, but honestly, ice cream was th...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Haha, I feel this. My first attempt at water flossing looked like a scene from a horror movie—water everywhere, mirror soaked, and me wondering if I n...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Haha, been there! I once had to sneak off mid-tour to fix mine in a museum bathroom... not my finest travel memory. Totally agree though, regular adju...

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

Totally agree, simpler is the way to go. I've never understood the whole Bluetooth toothbrush craze either—like, do I really need an app to tell me I'...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

Haha, crusty baguettes are the worst... nearly lost mine biting into a pretzel in Germany once—lesson learned! For adhesive on flights, I stash a smal...

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

Haha, guilty of toothpaste hopping myself. I once grabbed a random charcoal toothpaste on sale—thought I'd scored a deal. Two weeks later, my gums wer...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Haha, totally relate to the wallet pain... dental visits always feel like gambling—will it settle down or will I be back in the chair shelling out mor...

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

Couldn't agree more—applesauce was our go-to as well. Smoothies sounded good in theory, but after dropping serious cash on berries and yogurt, my wall...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Cottage cheese was a winner for me too, but honestly, after day three, I was craving something savory and cheap. Ended up making instant mashed potato...

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