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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've tried the straw thing too, but honestly, it felt a bit awkward sipping hot coffee that way... maybe iced coffee would be easier? Anyway, I've had...

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

I relate to this a lot—I tend to notice tiny imperfections more than anyone else would. One thing that helps me is comparing progress photos over time...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

I've found smoothies helpful too, especially after dental procedures. Personally, avocado has been a lifesaver—it's creamy, mild, and blends smoothly ...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

We went through something similar recently, and honestly, your post sums up a lot of what I've been debating. I'm usually pretty analytical about thes...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Mine tends to get cloudy as well, despite regular cleaning and careful maintenance. It might indeed be mineral deposits or some natural discoloration ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I had a similar experience with professional whitening, and from what I've noticed, the sensitivity didn't really improve with repeated sessions—in fa...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

I understand your concern—dental issues can be pretty unsettling, especially when it's your kid involved. A few months ago, my daughter had sudden too...

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

Interesting, I actually found the soft-food phase pretty manageable. My main issue was more about managing pain effectively—I underestimated how much ...

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RE: Quick trick my dentist shared to keep cavities away

Haha, your SeaWorld analogy made me smile. I experienced a similar learning curve with water flossing—initially, it was more of a bathroom cleanup rou...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Interesting you mention hydrogen peroxide—I looked into that myself a while back. My dentist was a bit more cautious though, mentioning that even dilu...

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

Interesting point about the baking soda soak, but I'm not entirely convinced the plastic taste is solely from the curing process. I've read somewhere ...

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

I've also wondered about the plastic taste—my dentist mentioned it might be from the curing process. I tried soaking mine overnight in diluted baking ...

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

Insurance recommendations are a solid starting point, but personally, I wouldn't rely solely on them. I've found that consulting with my primary care ...

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

I've had similar reservations about hydrogen peroxide myself. After the baking soda fiasco (I swear my mouthguard felt like sandpaper for days), I did...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've heard about the baking soda trick before, but I've always been a bit cautious because of the abrasiveness you mentioned. I'm curious—have you or ...

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