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RE: Ever heard of onlays instead of crowns after a root canal?

Yeah, I hear you—it’s weird when you’re lying there with your mouth open and suddenly they’re talking about “onlays” instead of crowns. I always feel ...

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RE: Keeping glass bottles from getting that weird smell over time

Totally get the paranoia after dental work—my mouth felt like a germ magnet for weeks. I’ve tried the vinegar thing too and yeah, that aftertaste is j...

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RE: Keeping kids’ teeth clean between visits—what actually works?

Yeah, I’m with you—routine really does seem to beat obsessing over every little snack. When my kids were younger, we had to literally stand in the bat...

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RE: Trouble after wisdom teeth removal vs regular tooth extraction—what’s worse?

I always figured it was just my luck, but honestly, the dentist’s technique and how much they prep you seems to matter a lot. My first wisdom tooth ex...

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

Gazpacho's decent, but texture-wise it still feels kinda weird after dental work. Ever tried blending avocado into soups for extra creaminess? Wonder ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried baking soda before too, but honestly, didn't see much of a difference overnight. Maybe it's just me? Also, banana peel sounds kinda gimmick...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried oil pulling too, and yeah, coconut oil definitely feels gentler. But does it actually whiten noticeably overnight? For me, baking soda toot...

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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?

I've tried citrus peel before, and it does help a bit—especially with minty or medicinal smells. Orange peel worked better for me than lemon, seemed l...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha fair point, but honestly, those Bluetooth apps helped me spot areas I kept missing. Not essential, sure... but kinda handy if your technique isn'...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Haha, seriously, braces anxiety is so real. I remember waking up convinced I'd swallowed a bracket because something felt off—turned out it was just a...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, mashed potatoes are solid, but honestly rice pudding was my surprise hero. Lettuce is sneaky, sure, but have you ever tangled with spinach? That...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

We were told surgery was the only real fix for my underbite, but I pushed back and got a third opinion. Glad I did—ended up using braces with elastics...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Same here, fluoride never bugged me much. But those charcoal toothpastes...yikes. Tried one once out of curiosity and it felt like brushing with sandp...

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