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

That popcorn kernel feeling is such a good way to put it—I remember thinking the same thing before I got mine. For me, it felt kind of off for the fir...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Totally get where you’re coming from. I had a whitening treatment once that left my teeth so sensitive, even breathing in cold air hurt for days. It l...

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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?

That “minty grass” combo made me laugh—been there with a thyme rinse that ended up tasting like garden mulch. I usually try diluting too, but sometime...

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RE: Tooth trouble dilemma: implant or bridge for grandma?

It's great your mom had such a positive experience with implants, but I wonder if implants are always the best choice for everyone? My dad faced a sim...

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

Totally get what you're saying about the insurance thing. I've noticed that too, actually. When I had dental coverage through my job, appointments see...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Totally relate to this. I remember biting into an apple once during a particularly sensitive phase—big mistake. Felt like my teeth were protesting for...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Interesting perspective, but have you thought about IV sedation instead? I get that distraction helps some folks, but for me personally, IV sedation w...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've actually tried denture tablets a few times, and honestly, they're pretty decent. Didn't notice any brittleness or weird texture afterward, and it...

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RE: SEDATION FOR TOOTH EXTRACTION - IV OR LAUGHING GAS?

Glad it went well for your grandson. Did he have any nausea afterward? I've heard IV sedation can sometimes cause that, but seems like he handled it p...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, retainers can be tricky like that. I remember thinking once my braces came off, I'd be done for good. But nope, teeth seem to have a mind of the...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, sandwiches are sneaky like that... lettuce is the worst offender for sure. Did you find any unexpected foods that turned out to be braces-friend...

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