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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?

That made me laugh because I’ve been there—except mine was with clove oil. I got a little too ambitious trying to make my own mouth rinse after a roug...

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

This is basically me every morning. I swear, I’ve become a professional at finding new angles in the bathroom mirror just to check if that one tooth i...

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RE: Does whitening mouthwash actually make a difference?

I totally get what you mean about the “chemistry set” taste—there’s something weirdly metallic about those whitening rinses. I’ve been down the same r...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

Charcoal paste was a disaster for me too—my sink looked like a crime scene, and the taste lingered forever. I tried oil pulling once after reading abo...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Denture tablets really helped me too, but honestly, I'm always paranoid about mine wearing out. Last time I waited too long, woke up chewing tiny piec...

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

You're lucky—my surgeon was super professional but not exactly the joking type. I remember sitting there clutching the armrests, heart pounding, and h...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I've been using an electric toothbrush for a couple years now, and I definitely noticed a difference in gum health. Before switching, my gums used to ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I've noticed the same thing about the brush heads wearing out quicker. At first, I thought it was just me being paranoid (wouldn't be the first time, ...

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

I totally get the countertop struggle—mine's a beast too, and I swear the cord has a personal vendetta against my soap dispenser. But honestly, cordle...

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

Blended chicken noodle soup actually sounds kinda smart. I stuck to lukewarm mashed potatoes myself—boring, I know, but I was too paranoid to try anyt...

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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 never diluted tinctures myself, but your glycerin idea sounds smart. I once made a homemade clove oil for tooth pain (dentist anxiety here, big t...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

I wish mine had cleared up in a month—I was still dealing with weird nerve stuff for nearly three months after my extraction. I remember getting these...

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

I get the anxiety part, totally been there... but honestly, paying upfront was the only way I could sleep at night. Monthly payments always felt like ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

My mom tried one of those "senior-friendly" brushes last year after seeing an ad on TV. Honestly, we weren't sure if it was just marketing fluff or no...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Haha, totally relate to this. I made the mistake of thinking oatmeal would be perfect—soft and easy, right? Nope. Those little oats got stuck everywhe...

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