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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 with the numbing gums—felt like I'd been to the dentist without the bill. I usually just dilute mine too, but if the smell's funky, a...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Fair enough, but honestly, even the pros aren't foolproof. My cousin went the full dentist-supervised route and still ended up with bite issues down t...

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

Haha, ain't that the truth... I remember after my procedure, I was convinced I'd be fine with mashed potatoes for days. Nope—by day three, even the si...

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

Haha, totally relate to the pillow wrestling match. I remember waking up at 3 am convinced my face had doubled in size...turns out I'd just slid down ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Ha, same here! My mom always had us brushing with baking soda growing up—it worked alright but tasted awful, like salty chalk or something. 😅 ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I feel you on the lukewarm coffee thing... I spent a week drinking iced tea through a straw after whitening. Sensitivity toothpaste didn't do much for...

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

I switched to a cordless model last year thinking it'd be easier for travel... honestly, it felt like a gentle drizzle compared to my countertop's pow...

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

Haha, glow-in-the-dark would be a lifesaver—I once spent 20 mins hunting for mine, only to find it tucked inside my pillowcase...still baffled how it ...

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

Weird how teeth can be so unpredictable, huh? My daughter had a similar playground incident—face-planted off the monkey bars (classic move, right?). H...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Haha, mashed potatoes were my lifesaver too—though I went for lukewarm mac n cheese mostly. Did anyone else randomly crave foods they normally hate? I...

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

Haha, I feel that toothpaste-drip struggle on a spiritual level. I went basic AA-powered too—no fancy features, just reliable brushing. Honestly, manu...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, "mini jackhammer" is spot-on. My first electric toothbrush felt like I was holding a power drill—kept wondering if I'd chip a tooth or something...

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

Totally get what you're saying about the ice packs... felt like my gums were turning into popsicles, haha. Warm saltwater rinses are underrated for su...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Hmm, interesting perspective. For me, gentle circular motions actually helped ease stiffness after my graft healed a bit. My dentist suggested small, ...

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RE: finally brace-free—how would you mark the occasion?

Haha, trust me, you'll get over it pretty quick. I remember cautiously biting into an apple slice like it was gonna explode or something...but now? Ca...

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