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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

Totally relate to the “more questions than answers” thing. I once tried to ask about flossing technique and somehow left with a prescription and zero ...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Honestly, I thought I was the only one whose gums had a personality of their own. Ever since I got braces, it’s like my mouth wakes up some days and j...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

Honestly, I went through the same thing—my bridge felt like a speed bump for my tongue at first. I kept poking it, like, “Is this thing supposed to fe...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That’s exactly what happened to me as a kid—chipped my tooth on the monkey bars (classic move), and my parents did the “let’s wait and see” thing. No ...

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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?

Haha, been there! I once tried making a peppermint oil infusion at home—thought it'd be a breeze, right? Well, step one: confidently toss in way too m...

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

Haha, boil-and-bite guards...been there, done that, got the drool stains to prove it. I remember my first night with one—I followed the instructions s...

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RE: Braces on a budget: monthly payments or upfront savings?

Haha, totally get the monthly payment route. Honestly, I went back and forth on this too when I got braces. At first, my wallet was screaming "upfront...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, I feel this so much. My ortho kept saying "just a couple more adjustments" for what felt like forever. Honestly, I think they just say that to k...

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

Haha, been there with the upside-down aligners... took me embarrassingly long to figure out why my mouth felt like a puzzle piece that didn't fit. Tru...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Totally get you on the convenience factor. I went cordless after getting braces (ugh, brackets are flossing nightmares...) and honestly, it's been a l...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Totally agree, leaving toothpaste on overnight sounds like a shortcut to sensitivity city...been there, done that, wouldn't recommend. 😂 What ...

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