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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?

Honestly, this is what freaks me out the most. I tried a homemade mouthwash once and my gums felt weird for days. How do you even check if you’ve mess...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Did your headaches go away too, or just the jaw popping? I’m only a few months in and already get those “whole face pulsing” days you mentioned. Kind ...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Memory foam pillows were tricky for me too, especially when I first got braces. I kept waking up with this weird soreness around my jawline and temple...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Activated charcoal sounds like a nightmare, honestly... but baking soda isn't exactly gentle either, right? Have you tried oil pulling with coconut oi...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

I totally get where you're coming from—IV sedation made me super nervous too. I ended up going with laughing gas because needles freak me out, and hon...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

That's reassuring to hear about your son, actually. I've been pretty nervous about getting my teeth whitened professionally for the first time—mostly ...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Sensitivity toothpaste actually surprised me... I was skeptical too, but after about two weeks, cold drinks stopped making me cringe. Might be worth a...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Totally agree about sweet smoothies getting boring quickly...I'm prepping for jaw surgery next month and honestly, the thought of endless sweet shakes...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Haha, glad I'm not alone in the water flossing disaster zone. I haven't tried the silicone picks yet—honestly, I'm a bit skeptical they'd fit comforta...

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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

Totally get the anxiety around braces—I just got mine off a few months ago and I'm still paranoid about messing things up. Did your dentist mention if...

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

Haha, blended mac and cheese does sound like a kid's culinary masterpiece. Did scrambled eggs actually fill you up, though? I'm already anxious about ...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Glad you mentioned this... I just got implants a few months ago and I'm still nervous about using my water flosser around them. Did it take long for y...

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RE: mint leaves vs parsley: what's your go-to for freshening breath?

Fennel seeds, huh? Never thought of that... do they really taste strongly like licorice though? I'm not a huge fan of licorice flavor, but if it's mil...

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RE: how long did it take you to bounce back after tooth extraction and implant?

Glad to hear your daughter bounced back okay...I'm on day 4 myself and still feeling pretty wiped out. Did she have trouble sleeping at night? Nights ...

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RE: Water flossers—are they really gentler than regular floss?

I feel this so much... regular flossing always leaves my gums feeling raw, even when I'm trying to be careful. Does the water flosser actually get bet...

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