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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Eight months sounds pretty impressive, honestly. Mine usually start looking rough around the 5-month mark, even with regular scrubbing. I've wondered ...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Flavored toothpaste worked pretty well for us, but honestly, the novelty wore off kinda quick. What actually ended up helping was letting them pick th...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Yeah, I second this. Salt water rinses sounded sketchy to me at first too...like, wouldn't salt make it sting more? But honestly, starting super dilut...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've been wondering about this too, actually. I've only ever used the store-bought ones because, yeah, custom mouthguards seem pretty steep price-wise...

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

Totally agree about scrambled eggs—they've saved me more than once. But honestly, after a few days, even eggs start feeling repetitive. Have you tried...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Popcorn was definitely a trust issue for me too, haha. I remember staring at a bowl during movie night, debating if it was worth the risk of another d...

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

I've actually tried denture tablets myself (got a cheap pack at the dollar store) and they work surprisingly well. Though honestly, soap and water see...

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RE: How soon is too soon for baby's first dentist trip?

We waited until our daughter was about a year old, mainly because I wasn't sure if it was worth paying for a dentist to just glance at one tiny tooth,...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, I get the hesitation. I've eyed those brushes too, but honestly, the price tag always puts me off. Regular floss does irritate my gums sometimes...

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

Yeah, lukewarm broth was a lifesaver for me too. I tried hot soup once thinking it'd be soothing, but nope—big mistake, haha. I actually found mashed ...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Scrambled eggs were my go-to as well, but I totally get the worry about bits getting stuck. Cottage cheese sounds like a decent alternative, though ho...

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

Yikes, popcorn kernels are sneaky little things...my daughter once cracked a filling on a granola bar, of all things. I thought I was giving her somet...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I've tried the overnight soaking thing too, but honestly, I didn't notice much difference. Maybe my blender is just ancient or something? I ended up s...

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RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

Smoothies are definitely a lifesaver, especially on a tight budget—cheap frozen fruit and spinach go a long way. But hold on, broccoli cheddar soup is...

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RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

I've noticed the same thing about one side hurting more—my right side always feels like it's holding a grudge after adjustments, even though my ortho ...

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