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

I totally get that. The idea of wiping out your savings for straight teeth is enough to make anyone grind them—ironically. I went for the upfront paym...

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RE: What surprised me about reshaping your gums

Totally relate—I was convinced I’d mess something up if I didn’t buy the “ultra-healing” mouthwash. Ended up with saltwater too, and honestly, zero re...

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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?

Same here—once tried making a herbal mouthwash and it ended up tasting like the inside of a lawnmower. I did try to dilute, then add lemon, then honey...

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RE: Straightening out my teeth without braces—my experience

Glad you mentioned the cleaning bit...I admit I got a little lazy with mine at first—thought rinsing them off was enough. Nope, lesson learned the har...

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

Haha, been there! Thought I'd discovered the ultimate cleaning hack until my clothes felt like sandpaper. Vinegar and baking soda combo is legit, thou...

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RE: Grinding teeth at night...what if you ignored it?

I was kinda skeptical too, but after finally caving and getting a night guard, I noticed my neck and shoulders felt way less stiff in the morning. Did...

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RE: Bouncing back after a makeover disaster

Haha, your pizza-cutting story totally resonates with me. When I first got my veneers, I was so paranoid they'd chip or fall off that I spent weeks ea...

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

Haha, totally relate to this. I once switched to a high-fluoride toothpaste thinking it'd be some miracle fix for my sensitive teeth. Nope—ended up fe...

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

Haha, frozen corn sounds like a valiant effort! I totally get the desperation—been there myself. Edamame beans actually sound pretty genius, honestly....

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Yeah, makes sense to me. I've definitely had my moments of flossing like I'm sawing down a tree or something, and my gums were NOT happy afterward, ha...

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RE: tips for healing after mouth biopsy?

Ugh, I totally feel you on the smoothie betrayal. 😂 I made the exact same mistake—thought I'd be all healthy and clever, then spent the next h...

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

Haha, this is so true. I once panicked on a flight because my adhesive started feeling loose mid-snack (of course, crunchy pretzels 🙄). I swea...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Haha, I totally get the pizza temptation...I was sneaking bites of mac 'n cheese way earlier than recommended myself. 😅 Everyone heals at thei...

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

Haha, jellyfish mouthguards... that's a new one. Honestly, mine went through something similar. My dentist suggested using those denture cleaning tabl...

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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Interesting point about toothpaste ingredients—I never even thought of that. Did you notice if whitening toothpastes made it worse? I've been suspicio...

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