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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Haha, totally agree—fancy sensors aren't always worth the hype. My dad stubbornly stuck to his trusty manual brush for years, claiming electric ones w...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Haha, I totally feel you on the "quick 18 months" turning into a marathon. My ortho was always like "just a few more adjustments," and I swear that ph...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

Good tip about diluting first—I learned that the hard way when I went full-strength on a favorite shirt... RIP. 😂 Now I always spot test, less...

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RE: Teeth slightly crooked and it's driving me nuts

Totally get where you're coming from—DIY aligners seem tempting, but teeth aren't exactly IKEA furniture (though imagine if they came with instruction...

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RE: Finally figured out how to get stains out like the pros

I've tried the hairspray thing a couple times, and honestly, paper towels can be hit or miss—sometimes they do leave those annoying little fuzzies beh...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, been there, done that. My boil-and-bite experience was more like gnaw-and-regret. I swear, after a couple months, mine looked like it had been t...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Honestly, I used to think age was the biggest factor too, but after chatting with my ortho (probably way too much, lol), it seems like it's a combo of...

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

Ouch, that's rough timing...Murphy's law indeed has a twisted sense of humor when it comes to dental work and household emergencies. I totally get the...

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

Yeah, those ventilated cases are handy, but honestly, I've had mixed luck. Mine still manages to get weirdly damp sometimes—maybe my bathroom's just c...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Sleeping elevated seriously saved me from looking like a chipmunk too, lol. Pineapple juice sounds wild—I went the smoothie route myself. Ice packs we...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

Haha, lukewarm scrambled eggs were my unexpected lifesaver after my wisdom teeth extraction. I stocked up on ice cream too, thinking it'd be a treat, ...

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

Greek yogurt was my go-to at first too, but like you said, after a couple days I was craving something savory. Scrambled eggs were a lifesaver for sur...

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RE: How does this Root Canal Retreatment seem? Filed too much?

Had something similar happen with my crown last year. At first, it felt like I had a giant marble stuck in my mouth, lol. Dentist said it was normal a...

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RE: WISDOM TEETH OUT—HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO FEEL NORMAL AGAIN?

Mashed potatoes were alright, but honestly, I found anything mushy got old pretty fast. Weirdly enough, scrambled eggs were my lifesaver—they're soft ...

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RE: How Did You Find a Good Dentist for Your Kid?

Glad things worked out for your grandson... dentists can be a bit drill-happy sometimes, can't they? 😂 But yeah, patience and regular brushing...

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