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RE: Finger brush vs. baby toothbrush for first teeth—what worked for you?

Couldn’t agree more. I started with the finger brush too, thinking it’d be less of a battle, but it was useless once my kid discovered strawberries. I...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That’s exactly it—my tongue was basically on patrol 24/7, and every time I felt a weird stitch or rough spot, my brain would spiral. I tried to just l...

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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 get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes I think we overthink it a bit? I’ve had a couple batches of homemade stuff go sideways—one tim...

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RE: Saw this article about a new “comfort gel” for braces wearers—supposedly it helps with those awful mouth sores and rubbing from brackets.

Yeah, I totally get the hesitation. I tried one of those gels for a few days when my mouth was really sore, and honestly, it felt nice at first but di...

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

I get why visuals work, but honestly, those “scare tactic” photos just made me more freaked out as a kid. I’d see the horror stories and immediately a...

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RE: Dental crowns: zirconia vs porcelain, which lasts longer?

Interesting you mentioned zirconia feeling smoother, because for me it was kinda the opposite. Got my first zirconia crown a few months ago after year...

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

Yeah, I'm leaning toward the one-earbud approach too. Noise-canceling headphones sound great in theory, but I'd rather stay somewhat aware of what's h...

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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?

Filtering definitely helps with tinctures, but oils can be trickier since they're thicker and don't evaporate as easily. I messed up a chamomile oil e...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Haha, that's reassuring. I'm booked for laughing gas next week and honestly a bit nervous—never had sedation before. Did you feel totally aware the wh...

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

Yep, mashed sweet potatoes saved me big time. Also, scrambled eggs were my go-to—super soft and quick to whip up. Wish I'd known about rice beforehand...

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

Yeah, totally feel you on this. Last year I tried saving up for dental work upfront, thinking it'd ease my anxiety about monthly bills. But then my fr...

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

Bright colors never really helped me much tbh—I could lose mine even if it glowed in the dark. Those clip cases sound handy, but knowing my luck, I'd ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Yeah, propping up sounds like a solid plan—I was thinking about stacking a couple pillows but wasn't sure if it'd be comfy enough. The ice pack tip is...

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RE: My dentist convinced me to switch to electric—now I'm lost in toothbrush land

I totally get the hesitation about switching to electric brushes—felt exactly the same way when I first made the jump. Honestly, I was convinced I'd e...

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