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RE: my dentist warned me vaping could mess up my smile, but I didn't think much of it until yesterday.

I get why acidity would be a concern, but honestly, I think the bigger issue might be dry mouth from vaping. I've noticed my mouth gets super dry afte...

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

Totally relate to the patience thing—it's tough when you're uncomfortable and just want things to hurry up already. I haven't tried alternating heat a...

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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?

Haha, that's a pretty clever workaround. I had a similar issue once when I tried making rosemary oil at home. It ended up smelling super strong and ki...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Yeah, I totally get the hesitation around fluoride—I went through that too when my dentist first recommended a stronger toothpaste. I remember reading...

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

Yeah, mashed potatoes are definitely the unsung hero of recovery foods. When I had my wisdom teeth pulled, I thought smoothies would be my go-to, but ...

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RE: my dental implants still feel amazing after 8 years—here's what worked for me

I've had similar sensitivity around my implants with electric toothbrushes too... thought it was just me being paranoid! Switching to a softer brush h...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Totally relate to the brushing teeth part—honestly thought I was losing my mind when lukewarm water felt freezing! Weirdly though, hot drinks were a n...

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RE: how thorough are you with dental checkups?

Haha, seriously... teeth are masters of deception! I totally agree about x-rays being worth it. A couple years ago, I switched dentists and the new on...

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RE: fluoride in toothpaste—do you worry about it?

Yeah, I think alternating is a pretty sensible idea too. I've actually been doing something similar lately—not specifically because I'm super worried ...

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

Totally get what you're saying about clear explanations. We had a similar experience with our son. First dentist we tried was nice enough, but he used...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Totally agree about immersion blenders being underrated. I borrowed one from my sister after surgery, and honestly, it made soups way easier. NutriBul...

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RE: Surviving gum surgery: ice packs are my new best friend

Yeah, I totally get why you're cautious about the heat thing... after my wisdom teeth came out, ice packs were basically glued to my face for days. My...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

Yeah, fluoride treatments might be helpful—I had one last year and noticed a difference with sensitivity. But honestly, even after that, whitening sti...

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RE: Mouthwash that actually helps your gums stay healthy?

Saltwater rinses really are underrated. I had a similar experience after a gum procedure—ignored the dentist's advice at first (typical me), and regre...

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RE: Quick Poll: Do You Use Dental Sealants to Keep Cavities Away?

I actually got dental sealants as a kid, and honestly, I think they helped a lot. I mean, brushing and flossing is great and all, but those back teeth...

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