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

I totally relate to this. I was convinced mine would always feel “off”—I kept overthinking every bite for weeks. What helped me was eating softer food...

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RE: HOW DO YOU HANDLE KIDS' TOOTH EMERGENCIES—HOME REMEDIES OR STRAIGHT TO THE DENTIST?

I totally get where you're coming from. I tried to do the wax thing when my kid’s bracket popped off, but I was a nervous wreck the whole time. Ended ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

Haha, you're definitely not alone—I thought I was some kind of superhuman grinder too! I went through those boil-and-bite guards every few months like...

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RE: Finding the right doc for bone graft surgery—recent story got me thinking

Interesting points, but I'd say online reviews can still be pretty valuable if you know how to read between the lines. When I was prepping for my bone...

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RE: Braces drama: teen loses teeth after DIY hacks go viral

Honestly, I totally get that anxiety. When I first got braces, I was convinced something awful would happen even with my orthodontist's reassurance. B...

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

Ugh, reading this thread is giving me flashbacks. My kid chipped his front tooth at the playground last month... first dental emergency ever, and I wa...

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RE: finally figured out the best floss-mouthwash routine

I get the idea behind this, but honestly, my experience has been a bit different. My kiddo sees me flossing regularly, but instead of copying me, he j...

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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?

I get what you're saying, but sometimes dilution can just mask the issue rather than fix it. I once made a lavender oil that smelled super harsh—thoug...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I totally get the logic behind avoiding hot stuff, but weirdly enough, lukewarm broth was my lifesaver. I remember being super anxious before my wisdo...

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

I actually gave gazpacho a shot after my wisdom teeth came out, thinking it'd be refreshing...but honestly, it felt pretty weird. Maybe it's just me, ...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've tried oil pulling too, and man, that first time was rough...felt like swishing melted chapstick around my mouth, haha. Coconut oil is definitely ...

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RE: Getting ready for oral surgery—my game plan

I actually found lukewarm smoothies way easier too—cold stuff made my teeth ache like crazy. I ended up blending bananas, peanut butter, and protein p...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Haha, that's so true. I remember my first week with braces, I was practically glued to the mirror after every snack. It was exhausting! But once I sta...

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RE: metal mouth maintenance: what's your cleaning style?

Your daughter sounds like me when I first got mine. I was so paranoid about food stuck in brackets I carried a mini mirror everywhere. Now I just swis...

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RE: HOW OFTEN DO YOU GO BACK AFTER TREATMENT?

Can totally relate to this. I was super nervous switching dentists after my first filling (I tend to overthink these things...), but it turned out my ...

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