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RE: Surviving morning breath: tales from the smoker’s toothbrush

I totally get the hesitation with mouthwashes—my ortho actually recommended alcohol-free, but even those sometimes left my mouth feeling weirdly dry. ...

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

We tried the cordless one first because it was cheaper and seemed easier to store, but honestly, I just kept worrying it wasn’t doing enough. My daugh...

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

The upfront discount does sound tempting, but honestly, committing that much cash at once makes me anxious. Monthly payments feel safer—even if it mea...

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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?

Totally agree with this. I once tried making a clove oil tincture at home for toothache relief, thinking it'd be cheaper than store-bought stuff. Let'...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Interesting suggestion—I hadn't considered chilled soups before, mostly because I assumed they'd be expensive or complicated to prepare. Did you find ...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've been hesitant about baking soda rinses myself, mostly worried they'd irritate my gums even more...but your experience is reassuring. Might cautio...

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

I totally understand the appeal of paying upfront—it's reassuring to know exactly where you stand financially. Personally, though, I tend to get anxio...

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RE: traveling with dentures—anyone else had awkward moments?

I can definitely relate to the anxiety of losing dentures mid-trip. Personally, I steer clear of chewy candies or anything overly sticky when travelin...

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RE: ever had to rush your kid to the dentist unexpectedly?

I completely relate to this. Had a similar situation last year—my daughter woke up crying about tooth pain, and I panicked thinking it was something s...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Interesting perspective—I considered sensitivity gels too, but honestly, the additional cost made me hesitant. I'm pretty cautious about spending extr...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

I totally get your hesitation about going back for another check-up, especially when you're budget-conscious. I was in a similar boat—noticed some shi...

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RE: Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy—my routine and looking for advice

Interesting to hear rinsing with plain water helped reduce the staining for you—I wish I'd known that earlier. Honestly, I was hesitant about chlorhex...

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RE: Surviving the aftermath of apicoectomy—my routine and looking for advice

Salt water rinses really are underrated. My dentist recommended the same thing after my procedure, and I was skeptical at first because it seemed too ...

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RE: Tried an oral spray instead of coffee and things got weird

Your experience sounds genuinely stressful—I completely understand. Dental visits already make me anxious enough without adding caffeine jitters to th...

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