jstorm86
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RE: chipmunk cheeks after tooth removal—ice packs vs warm compress?

Couldn't agree more about the soup—it's practically medicinal at this point. Regarding warm compresses, I had similar experiences. Initially, shorter ...

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RE: Finally got my crown sorted—now how do I keep it shiny?

I've noticed the same thing about polishing, actually. Had my crown for around six years now, and even though I don't drink coffee at all (tea occasio...

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RE: my kid might need braces—didn't realize there were so many options

My grandson got braces around the same age, and we went with traditional metal ones. Honestly, they're not as bad as kids make them out to be these da...

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RE: how do you tell if your bottled drinks have gone bad?

Honestly, expiration dates can be overly cautious sometimes. I've had juice slightly past date that tasted perfectly fine... but with soda, flatness i...

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RE: finally went for the apicoectomy and glad i did

Glad to hear your recovery went smoothly. Had an apicoectomy myself a few years back—honestly dreaded it beforehand—but afterward, I wondered why I'd ...

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RE: dentist whitening kit vs. drugstore trays

I've tried both options over the years and can see valid points on each side. The dentist trays do have the advantage of being custom-fitted, which me...

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RE: bracing myself for braces—any tips?

Wax definitely helps, as mentioned earlier. I'd also second the lip balm tip—holding your mouth open during placement can dry your lips out quite a bi...

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RE: Feeling self-conscious about smiling too big because of gums showing

This is very true. I had a similar experience myself, though admittedly at an older age. For years, I was quite self-conscious about my gums showing w...

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RE: deep cleaning vs regular dentist visits for gum issues?

I've had similar experiences with gum issues over the years. Regular cleanings helped maintain things, but didn't really reverse the inflammation or b...

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