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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?
Chamomile and salt water were my go-tos after my biopsy, but aloe juice sounds interesting. Never tried it myself - mostly because pure aloe juice at my local health store costs about as much as a tank of gas, lol. I did...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Yeah, toothpaste was a bust for me too. Honestly, I just stuck to room-temp water for a few days after whitening - boring, but cheap and effective, lol. Also found out the hard way that biting into ice cream right after ...
RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally
Haha, exactly my thoughts. Honestly, I'd take slightly brighter teeth over feeling like I'm biting into ice cubes every time I step outside in winter. I've always been a bit skeptical about the pricier professional treat...
RE: Keeping Your New Dental Implants Clean and Happy
Water flossers are great, but man, they're pricey. I picked up one of those cheap interdental brushes online - tiny little things, kinda like pipe cleaners for your teeth. Sounds weird, but they're surprisingly effective...
RE: root canals and empty wallets - anyone been there?
Haha, dentists can be weirdly territorial. I usually just say something casual like, "Hey, mind if I run this by another dentist too? Gotta keep my wallet from crying..." Most get it, some don't - oh well.
RE: chipmunk cheeks after tooth removal - ice packs vs warm compress?
Yeah, ice packs were my go-to mainly because they're cheap and easy - just grabbed some frozen peas from the freezer, lol. I tried heat around day four or five, but honestly didn't notice much difference either way. Swel...
RE: Mouthwash hype: legit health boost or just minty marketing?
Yeah, same here - went with a cheaper rinse my dentist mentioned, and honestly, can't complain. Took its sweet time kicking in, but hey, patience saves cash, right? Plus, minty breath beats coffee breath any day...
RE: Can a Water Flosser Really Save Your Gums? Saw This Article Today...
Picked one up on sale last Black Friday cuz my wallet cries at full price, lol. Honestly, thought it'd be another bathroom gadget I'd forget about after a week. But weirdly enough, it actually helped - no more bloody hor...
RE: Teeth getting more touchy as I get older
Yeah, I've noticed the same thing lately. I switched to a sensitivity toothpaste too, but honestly, the prices on some of those brands make my wallet hurt more than my teeth, lol. I've been trying a cheaper store-brand v...