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RE: Would you wait or go straight for an implant after losing a tooth?

Flippers definitely take some getting used to, but I agree—after a few days, you almost forget it’s there. When I lost my front tooth, the biggest thi...

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RE: Do bridges ever actually feel “normal” in your mouth?

For me, it took a good while before the bridge started to feel like part of my mouth. First few weeks, I was hyper-aware of it—especially with chewy b...

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

That’s so relatable—especially the part about snapping a bracket on a tortilla chip. I had a similar thing happen with a crusty piece of bread (though...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—dental stuff is expensive, and it’s easy to feel like you’re overreacting if you rush in for every little thing...

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RE: Battle of the Kiddo Brushes: Sonicare for Kids vs. Oral-B Junior?

I’ve been through a bunch of those brushes with my nephew. First, he was obsessed with the lights and music, then after a week he just wanted to use “...

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RE: FREAKING OUT ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION - ANY TIPS TO CALM NERVES?

I get the whole distraction thing—podcasts are solid, and I've definitely zoned out to a few episodes of random stuff while in the chair. But, honestl...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've had similar experiences with mine, and honestly, a year seems pretty optimistic if you're grinding heavily. My dentist originally said the same t...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

I've tried both electric and sonic brushes, and honestly, the sonic ones felt a bit gentler to me. The vibration is more subtle—less of that intense b...

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

Mashed potatoes, huh? I was the same way but with smoothies. Thought I'd love 'em forever, but after about a week, even the blender noise made me crin...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

I get your point about too much detail being overwhelming, but from experience, breaking brushing down into simple steps—brush top teeth, bottom teeth...

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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 definitely noticed temperature matters, especially with herbs like mint or rosemary. Once, I tried extracting mint oil at higher heat, thinking i...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, sensitivity was my biggest worry too. I found that brushing with sensitive toothpaste for a week or so before the whitening actually helped prep...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Haha, yep, learned this the hard way myself. Fluoride seems like a small thing, but it really makes a difference. Now I always budget for it—beats spe...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I've actually found the stronger mouthwash works better for me personally. Yeah, it stings a bit at first, but after a week or two, you barely notice ...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Yeah, that's totally normal from what I've seen—mouth wounds just heal annoyingly slow. After my braces adjustments, even soft bread felt like sandpap...

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