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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

I tried the metal tongue scraper route too, hoping for that “fresh out of the dentist” feel. Instead, I just ended up drooling over my sink, trying no...

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RE: Root canal wasn’t as scary as I thought—pain gone!

Ha, I totally get you. But honestly, after my root canal, I was back to eating chips and popcorn (I know, probably not dentist-approved) way sooner th...

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RE: Turns out cartoons at the dentist actually help kids chill out

Same here. I used to be all “no cartoons before dinner” until that first dental meltdown. Now I’d let my kid watch three hours of Peppa Pig if it mean...

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RE: Best ways to deal with that "just pulled a tooth" feeling?

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I remember after my wisdom tooth came out, I was basically living on applesauce and yogurt for two days ...

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RE: Do you get dental sealants for your kids (or yourself), or nah?

Yeah, insurance acting like adult teeth are invincible makes zero sense to me. I actually got sealants in my early 30s after a couple of pricey fillin...

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RE: What’s Your Go-To Trick For Keeping The Puffiness Down After A Tooth Pull?

Haha, right? I thought I was being thrifty with the peas, but my face ended up smelling like dinner prep. Honestly, I think those “miracle” gels are j...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

I've had porcelain crowns for about five years now, and honestly, the staining hasn't been too noticeable for me either—even with my daily coffee habi...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Haha, charcoal was a mess for me too. I tried it once before a friend's wedding thinking I'd get that Hollywood smile overnight—ended up looking like ...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Haha, teeth stuff really is the slowest game ever... I went the DIY mold route too—felt like a mad scientist mixing that goop in my kitchen. Honestly,...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Banana-mango does sound tasty, but yeah, sweet stuff gets old fast. When I had mine done, I thought I'd be clever and stock up on ice cream and smooth...

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

Haha, ain't that the truth... my wallet still cringes when I drive past the trampoline park. My youngest chipped a tooth there last summer—of course, ...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Haha, Google is the worst dentist ever... I swear it convinced me I had some rare gum disease after my extraction. Turned out, just needed patience an...

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

Haha, I totally feel you on the Google panic spiral. When I had my gum surgery, I went full budget-mode and DIY'd my ice packs—basically frozen peas w...

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

Haha, camping sounds rough! Reminds me of when I went to visit family and forgot my adhesive altogether. Had to discreetly nibble on mashed potatoes a...

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

Haha, exactly my thoughts. I tried the water flosser route too, but honestly, my wallet cried a little at checkout. Ended up sticking with those tiny ...

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