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RE: Trying To Figure Out If Crowns Or Root Canals Are Pricier?

That’s exactly what I wrestled with too. I had a molar that needed both a root canal and a crown, and when the receptionist showed me the estimate, I ...

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RE: How do you know if it's teething or just a fussy baby?

That gut feeling is no joke. I remember when my granddaughter was teething, everyone kept telling me it was “just teeth coming in,” but she just seeme...

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RE: Weirdest thing I learned—hydrogen peroxide is in a bunch of stain removers, even for teeth, and it’s the same stuff in hair bleach.

I can relate to the cold drink thing—after whitening, even just breathing in air through my mouth made my teeth zing. I’ve tried those “enamel repair”...

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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

I totally get wanting to wait and plan, but in my case, I waited almost a year after losing a lower molar, and honestly, I kind of regret it. The bone...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

That gave me a chuckle—totally been there. Tried charcoal once and it looked like I'd cleaned chimneys with my toothbrush. Honestly, I stick to baking...

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

I get where you’re coming from about wanting a little info but not too much. For me, though, I actually prefer when the dentist keeps talking througho...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

My porcelain crowns have held up pretty well too, but I do notice a tiny bit of staining after coffee or tea. Nothing major though. Wonder if zirconia...

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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?

I've actually found glycerin pretty neutral if you don't overdo it. It adds a subtle sweetness, sure, but nothing overpowering. Might even help smooth...

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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?

Totally agree about dilution making a difference. Last year I tried making my own peppermint oil blend for sore gums and got the dilution way off—ende...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Totally relate to your experience. A few years back, I had a similar situation—my dentist mentioned my teeth were shifting slightly and suggested brac...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha, I feel your pain with the charcoal toothpaste mess—I had a similar experience and ended up scrubbing my sink for ages. Baking soda's been my go-...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Totally agree on the bite alignment point. I remember when my teeth first started looking straighter, I was thrilled...until I noticed my bite felt of...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I totally get your hesitation... I was pretty anxious about it too at first. Honestly, the guard didn't completely stop my clicking, but it made a hug...

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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.

My dentist actually mentioned something similar—said vaping dries your mouth out, which lets plaque build up faster. Didn't hear the sticky plaque thi...

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