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RE: How to make your dental crown last longer (my little trick)

That’s my approach too, but I’ve found it’s not just what you eat, it’s how. I used to bite down on hard stuff without thinking—bad idea. Now, I alway...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

I've tried those silicone covers myself, and while I agree they're comfier long-term than wax, I found them actually harder to keep clean consistently...

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

I've had IV sedation twice now, and honestly, it was a lifesaver for my anxiety. Didn't feel a thing during the extraction, just woke up feeling a bit...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

That's a clever approach. My grandkids stayed with me last summer, and I found that turning flossing into a mini science lesson worked surprisingly we...

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

Soups were definitely helpful for me too, especially blended veggie soups—carrot and sweet potato was my go-to. But I found temperature tricky at firs...

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

Interesting, scrambled eggs never really worked for me either when my mouth was sore. Even with milk or cream, they still felt kinda gritty or stuck t...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

True, labels can definitely mislead, but I wouldn't totally dismiss oil pulling based on irritation alone. From what I've read, irritation often happe...

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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, totally get what you mean about lavender. I once made the mistake of adding peppermint oil to a homemade mouth rinse—thought it'd freshen things...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

I went through something similar after getting dental implants. For weeks, I meticulously diced apples and carrots into tiny cubes—felt like I was pre...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

I completely agree with your take on this. Honestly, these DIY braces hacks are a disaster waiting to happen. I've been going through orthodontic trea...

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

Haha, sounds familiar. My kids are long grown, but the dental saga continues. Last month, I cracked a crown on popcorn—plain popcorn, no kernels in si...

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

We did something similar around the one-year mark, and honestly, it felt more like a "meet and greet" than an actual dental visit. The dentist mostly ...

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

You're spot on about the body language thing...it's subtle but definitely noticeable. When I had my dental implant surgery last year, I remember feeli...

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

Haha, exactly my experience. Took me ages to realize brushing harder wasn't better—just more painful. You're definitely onto something with technique ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

When I first switched, my gums felt pretty raw for a while... Took me a bit to realize I was pressing way too hard out of habit. Eased up on the press...

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