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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

I was pretty nervous about the cost at first, honestly. My insurance didn't cover nitrous oxide, so I debated skipping it altogether. But then a frien...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've tried toothpaste on sunglasses before, and honestly, it didn't end well for me. Maybe I was too ambitious or used the wrong kind, but mine ended ...

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

Totally agree about dental schools. I was skeptical at first, but my cousin went that route after getting some crazy quotes from private orthodontists...

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

Funny you mention mac n cheese, because that was my go-to as well. Though I found that if it got even slightly cold, the cheese sauce would get thicke...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I totally get what you're saying about the bulkiness at first—I remember when I got my custom guard a couple years ago, it felt like I had a hockey pu...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Yeah, I can totally relate to this. When I started grinding badly a few years back, I went straight for the cheapest boil-and-bite guard I could find ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting you mention sensitivity toothpaste—I gave it a shot too, but honestly didn't notice much difference. Maybe my teeth are just stubborn? End...

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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?

Yeah, glycerin extracts can be tricky, especially with sticky stuff like propolis. I had a similar disaster trying to make a glycerite with pine resin...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've been thinking about getting a custom one too, but the price tag always makes me hesitate. Right now, I'm using a generic one from the store, and ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Interesting to hear such different experiences! For me, it's been a bit of trial and error—I started with a cheap electric brush (budget-friendly, ya ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I had my teeth whitened professionally last year, and honestly, I wish I'd known more about fluoride treatments beforehand. My dentist mentioned sensi...

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

Haha, your popcorn dilemma reminded me of my own brace-free celebration. I was so excited to finally bite into a crisp apple without slicing it first—...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, your Ross teeth story cracked me up—I had a similar "glow-in-the-dark" moment myself. I tried one of those budget-friendly at-home whitening kit...

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

I remember feeling exactly the same way about popcorn. Funny enough, I was never a huge popcorn fan before braces, but the second they told me I could...

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

Haha, tortilla chips sound brave! I remember being so paranoid about crunchy stuff that I stuck to mashed potatoes and oatmeal for way longer than nec...

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