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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

I totally get what you mean about the “mouthful of plastic” feeling—my first night guard was one of those thick, basic ones insurance covers. At first...

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RE: How I managed the cost of my root canal (and did insurance actually help?)

I totally get the awkwardness around negotiating, but honestly, it worked out for me when I gave it a shot. Here’s what I did: first, I asked for a br...

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RE: Which do you prefer: getting the implant right after extraction, or waiting a bit?

Waiting was a pain for my wallet, honestly, but it made sense in the long run. My dentist said if I rushed it, I might need extra bone grafts down the...

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RE: WOULD YOU NOTICE IF SOMETHING FELT "OFF" IN YOUR MOUTH?

Funny you mention that “checking with your tongue” thing—I swear, as soon as anything feels off in my mouth, it becomes the only thing I can focus on....

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

I know music and fidget toys work for a lot of people, but honestly, I just couldn’t justify buying new gadgets or fancy headphones for my last extrac...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Letting kids pick their own stuff is such a game changer. I used to think fancy toothbrushes were a waste, but honestly, if a $2 unicorn brush gets my...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the sensitivity. I tried those overnight strips once before a friend's wedding, and while they did brighten th...

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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, smoothies are a lifesaver for masking weird herbal experiments. Another trick I've found helpful is diluting overly strong tinctures into a larg...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

I noticed oatmeal felt a bit scratchy for me at first—maybe it's those tiny bits getting into sensitive spots? Mashed potatoes were my go-to though, s...

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

Haha, I totally get the frustration—nothing quite like standing there with toothpaste dripping down your chin while your toothbrush decides it's nap t...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Totally relate to the ice cream thing... I thought I'd be living off milkshakes, but nope, way too cold and pricey after a while. Lukewarm soups were ...

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

I feel you on the sensitivity toothpaste—didn't do much for me either. Weirdly enough, what helped was just easing back into crunchy stuff gradually. ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

I had a similar experience with spicy foods—definitely learned that lesson the hard way, haha. For me, though, tomatoes were surprisingly irritating. ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

You're spot on about saltwater rinses, they're such a lifesaver and easy on the wallet too. When I had mine, spicy stuff and citrus fruits made it sti...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I get what you're saying about charcoal toothpaste—I tried it myself and yeah, it can be harsh if used too often. But honestly, I've found another bud...

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