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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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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Haha, this hits home. I once picked a pediatric dentist purely because their website had adorable cartoon animals and promised "gentle care." First vi...

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

Haha, this is exactly how I felt! I went with monthly payments because handing over that big chunk upfront made me super anxious...but yeah, every mon...

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

Mine got weirdly gummy too after soaking overnight—honestly thought I was losing it at first. I'd wake up, pop it in, and it'd feel like chewing on a ...

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

Yeah, I wish I'd been as lucky as you! I was always careful with my braces but still had a bracket pop off randomly once at a friend's birthday dinner...

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