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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

I can see where you’re coming from—life does have a way of throwing curveballs, especially when you think you’ve got everything sorted. But, I’ll admi...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

That’s the nightly routine, isn’t it? I remember after my extraction, I’d get these zingers that felt like someone was poking me with a tiny hot needl...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

I’ve been around the block with flossing—let’s just say my gums have seen it all. My grandkids are all about those little plastic picks, and honestly,...

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RE: Surprising Stories About Flossing Habits That Actually Changed Smiles

Bleeding gums made me nervous at first, too. I remember thinking I’d sprung a leak every time I used those soft picks. For me, the bleeding eased up a...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Waiting for these braces to do their thing really does feel endless sometimes. I joked with my daughter that my teeth might be straight by the time I ...

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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?

That “compost pile had a bad day” line just about sums up my one and only attempt at making a sage mouth rinse. I thought it’d be this lovely herbal t...

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

I totally get the anxiety—been there myself. A couple years back, I looked into dental school aligners because, let's face it, my wallet wasn't exactl...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've noticed something similar with vinegar myself, actually. At first, I thought I was imagining things or being overly cautious, but after a few tri...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Funny you mention Quip—I gave it a whirl last year after my dentist gently hinted that my manual brushing technique was "less than stellar." (His word...

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

Could be the sugar, or maybe just the cold itself? I remember after my wisdom teeth came out, I thought ice cream would be my best friend—turns out we...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

I had a similar "is this thing even on?" moment when I first switched. My old manual brushing was basically me aggressively scrubbing like I was clean...

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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?

Couldn't agree more—time really is your friend with homemade extracts. I once tried making peppermint tincture, thinking it'd freshen up my breath nat...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Scrambled eggs worked pretty well for me after my surgery, actually. Just make sure they're soft and fluffy—not dry or rubbery—and let them cool down ...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I've had my crowns almost a decade now, and honestly, I used to be a bit paranoid too. I remember once panicking over what turned out to be a blueberr...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Coffee's definitely a tough habit to break, and honestly, who'd want to? I remember when my dentist gently suggested cutting back on coffee to brighte...

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