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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?

Diluting with coconut oil might help ease irritation, but since alcohol-based tinctures don't mix evenly with oils, you'd probably get a weird separat...

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

I see your point, but honestly, I've heard some DIY aligner stories that turned out pretty okay. A friend of mine tried them and had decent results—no...

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

Glad you brought this up—I recently had a similar concern after my daughter mentioned some weird DIY braces "hack" she found online. I mean, teens exp...

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

We went the dentist route after similar frustrations with store-bought guards. My son found the custom guard much more comfortable, and surprisingly, ...

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

I remember that fragile feeling too—it's definitely a bit strange at first. I thought I'd immediately celebrate with popcorn at the movies, but my tee...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

I've had similar experiences with water flossers—definitely easier to handle, especially when you're half-asleep in the morning. But I have to admit, ...

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RE: The Great Mouthguard Mystery: A Tale of the Vanishing Case

My son had a similar experience when he first started using his mouthguard. He described it as sleeping with a melted marshmallow glued to his teeth—s...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

Interesting to hear your experience—I’ve been considering a water flosser myself, but still a bit unsure if it’s worth the investment. Regular flossin...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

That's reassuring to hear. I've been sticking mostly with soups and mashed potatoes, but smoothies sound like a great alternative. I'll definitely giv...

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

I was skeptical about the brush head hype too, but I have to admit, switching from the standard head to a sensitive one made a noticeable difference f...

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

Mine was similar—took about a month before things felt comfortable again, though I didn't have as much sensitivity with hot drinks. Cold stuff though....

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RE: My Dentist Said My Toothbrush Is From the Stone Age

I switched to an Oral-B myself, and honestly, I had the same worry about the rotating heads being too harsh on sensitive gums. At first, it felt like ...

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RE: when do kids usually start losing teeth?

My son was actually closer to 7 when he lost his first tooth, so your daughter definitely isn't alone. I remember him coming home from kindergarten pr...

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RE: my dentist mentioned my teeth could predict a heart attack?

Haha, interesting idea... but seriously, while gum health can hint at heart issues, it's not exactly a crystal ball. I'd probably check with a cardiol...

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RE: Stress Cleaning Frenzy or Chill Mindful Tidying?

I totally relate to what you're describing. Personally, I lean more towards mindful tidying when anxiety kicks in. There's something really calming ab...

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