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

Couldn’t agree more. I learned the hard way that cranking it up isn’t always better—my dentist actually told me to dial it back. The countertop one ju...

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RE: Finger brush vs. baby toothbrush for first teeth—what worked for you?

Interesting to hear someone else found the baby toothbrush gentler. I was actually worried the bristles would be too rough compared to the finger brus...

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

I get where you're coming from, but honestly, sometimes minor imperfections can feel way bigger in our heads than they really are. I had a similar iss...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Baby shampoo's definitely gentler, agreed, but I've had decent luck with diluted white vinegar too. It sounds weird, I know... but it neutralizes odor...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, this made me nod along because honestly, I've wondered the exact same thing. I get it—orthodontists have to cover their bases. No one wants a pa...

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

This is exactly why I always lean toward paying upfront if I can swing it. I had braces as an adult (fun times, let me tell you...) and initially thou...

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

Interesting perspective on IV sedation—I can see how it'd be helpful for complicated cases. I've been weighing my options because laughing gas didn't ...

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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, peppermint and clove oil mishaps sound painfully familiar. I once tried making a homemade cinnamon tincture for mouthwash—thought I'd nailed the...

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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?

Totally agree with this point—I tried coconut oil first and felt like I'd eaten a spoonful of chapstick, haha. Jojoba was way better texture-wise. But...

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

Blended soups are definitely a good call, but scrambled eggs made me nervous early on—kept worrying tiny bits would get stuck in the extraction site. ...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Rice definitely gets everywhere, but honestly scrambled eggs gave me less trouble—maybe I just got lucky? Anyway, about the pain you're mentioning...h...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I get why yogurt seems like the safer bet texture-wise, but cottage cheese actually isn't as weird as you'd think. If you stir in some honey or jam, i...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Interesting, but whitening strips aren't exactly risk-free either. My dentist mentioned they can cause sensitivity and even irritate gums if used too ...

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RE: BRACE YOURSELF: THE DAY MY TEETH DECLARED WAR

Totally agree about orthodontists exaggerating the popcorn threat. I mean, it makes sense they'd want to cover themselves by warning us about the wors...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I get the logic behind sticking strictly to room-temp or cold foods, but honestly, I think it depends a lot on individual sensitivity and the type of ...

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