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

Totally get what you mean about the countertop models feeling like overkill, but once you’ve had that “popcorn hull stuck for days” experience, it’s h...

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

Honestly, I still debate this with myself. On one hand, that $200 upfront discount sounded sweet, but like you, there was no way I could drop that muc...

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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?

Honestly, I’ve had my share of “lawn clippings” moments too—tried making a sage mouth rinse once and my whole kitchen smelled like a wet field. I thou...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

That grayish color is so tricky, right? I swear teeth have a secret language just to mess with parents. Do you ever wonder if we’re overreacting or no...

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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?

Have you ever tried adding a bit of honey or xylitol to a rinse that was too bitter? I’ve found it can really help balance out strong flavors, especia...

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RE: Quick fix for brighter teeth—baking soda vs activated charcoal?

Totally agree with this. Sensitivity can really sneak up on you, especially if you're experimenting with different whitening methods. Have you tried p...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, yeah, totally had those moments. One day chewing feels normal, next day it's like my teeth forgot how to line up properly. Weirdest feeling ever...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually used toothpaste to polish up tarnished jewelry before. Worked surprisingly well on silver rings and necklaces—just rubbed a tiny bit in ...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting take on spacing out treatments. I get why you'd prefer to avoid sensitivity, but I'm curious—did your dentist ever suggest trying a lower ...

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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, been there! I once tried making a clove oil tincture for toothaches, thinking it'd be a gentle, natural numbing solution. Turns out, I underesti...

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

Haha, your mattress story made me laugh—mouthguards really do seem to have secret adventures when we're not looking. Ever tried using one of those lit...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

My daughter had sedation for dental work when she was about 7, and honestly, it wasn't bad at all. She was definitely groggy afterward—like sleepy and...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get that reassurance thing, sometimes you just need a pro to say "hey, you're good!" Did you end up feeling better right away or did it take a...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

That's interesting because casual chatting actually makes me more anxious. I start worrying about responding or nodding at the right times, and it fee...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Haha, gotta appreciate the silver lining! Did the lemon scent actually help distract from the soreness at all? Either way, kudos for getting creative—...

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