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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Totally get this. I always assumed I’d just zone out with Netflix too, but when I had my wisdom teeth out, even watching cartoons felt like too much. ...

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RE: Weighing monthly payment plans vs. upfront discounts for kids’ braces

That’s the part I keep getting stuck on. I keep thinking, what if something big comes up right after I drop all that cash? But then again, the discoun...

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RE: Tongue Scrapers: Yay, Nay, or Meh?

Honestly, this is kind of reassuring to hear. I keep seeing people hype up all these extra tools and it makes me wonder if I’m missing out or doing so...

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RE: Why does recovery from wisdom teeth removal feel way worse than anyone warns you?

That’s what’s freaking me out, honestly. I’m supposed to get mine out soon and everyone keeps saying “you’ll be fine in a few days,” but then I read s...

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

I've wondered the same thing myself... I've got a cordless one too, and honestly, my dentist hasn't said anything yet—but maybe that's just because I'...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've been wondering about this too, actually. My dentist told me toothpaste can be abrasive and might wear down the material faster, but then again, y...

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

I mean, coconut and oat milk sounds decent, but honestly coconut milk always left a weird aftertaste for me...like too sweet or something? When I got ...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That's actually pretty reassuring to hear. I recently switched from manual to electric, and honestly, I've been kinda anxious about whether I'm doing ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've heard about the baking soda trick too, but honestly, I'm always a little nervous to try it because of the abrasiveness you mentioned. Like, how o...

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RE: surviving on smoothies and mashed potatoes: my post-tooth-pulling adventure

Yeah, that's exactly what I've been wondering too. I'm scheduled for my wisdom teeth removal next week (kinda nervous tbh), and I've been reading thro...

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

Yeah, humor can be hit or miss, especially when you're already nervous about something like surgery. Honestly, for me, it's all about how much the doc...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Interesting points here, but I'm not totally convinced about the waxed floss thing. I tried waxed floss after my braces came off, thinking it'd be gen...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally with you on the skepticism thing—my dad was exactly the same. Took ages to convince him to even try an electric brush because he thought it wa...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Yeah, I noticed that too with smoothies—definitely helped numb things a bit. But did anyone else find acidic fruits like strawberries or pineapple irr...

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

Haha, this is exactly me. I always thought I was brushing long enough until I timed myself once out of curiosity—barely hit 45 seconds. Got an electri...

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