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RE: Finally stopped my teeth from wiggling—here’s what worked for me

Totally relate to the whole trial-and-error thing—feels like half my bathroom cabinet is just rejected mouth rinses at this point. It’s wild how diffe...

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RE: Little tricks that helped me recover after gum surgery

Crushed cookies sound like a bold move—points for creativity, but ouch. Texture definitely made a big difference for me. Pudding was my go-to… applesa...

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RE: Scraping my tongue: is it worth splurging on a fancy one?

Totally relate to what you're saying about the hype. I’ve tried both copper and stainless steel scrapers, and honestly, I couldn’t tell much of a diff...

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RE: WHY DOES A ROOT CANAL NEED A DO-OVER? UGH.

The whole “hidden canals” thing gets me too. I mean, you’d think with all the fancy imaging they have, it would be a non-issue by now. But my dentist ...

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RE: WHICH WAY DID YOU GO WHEN REPLACING A MISSING TOOTH?

That “rent-or-teeth math” is way too real. I went with a flipper at first, mostly because my insurance was useless and the implant price tag made me l...

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RE: Cleaning Teeth Professionally vs. DIY Before Braces—Which Did You Choose?

You nailed it about the nerves—seriously, I don’t think people realize how common that is. I used to feel embarrassed for tensing up at every cleaning...

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RE: Braces day jitters: did anyone else feel like a cyborg?

For me, the sensitivity did get better, but it took a few weeks. The first week or two, even lukewarm soup felt like a challenge. I started with stuff...

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RE: That weird mix of nerves and excitement before getting your braces off

That’s such a good point about the flossing hassle with those permanent wires. I had one for a while too, and honestly, I got so frustrated trying to ...

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RE: Root canal + crown combo: anyone else still going strong after years?

I hear you on the guilt—mine creeps up every time I see my night guard collecting dust. I actually set a recurring reminder on my phone and, weirdly, ...

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RE: New pain relief options after root tip surgery—anyone else see this?

You’re not being paranoid at all—freezer funk is real. I always double-bag and swap out the peas after a couple uses. Honestly, nothing else molds to ...

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RE: Getting kids to floss—what tricks actually work?

Couldn’t agree more about letting kids feel some control—it’s honestly a game-changer. I’ve seen so many parents get stuck in that nightly power strug...

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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've definitely been there with cinnamon oil—it's a tricky one. Vanilla extract is a brilliant idea, never thought of that. For me, peppermint oil was...

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

Totally agree with this perspective. My mom went through something similar—she chose a bridge mainly because implants seemed overwhelming at her age. ...

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RE: Eating comfortably when your mouth feels like a construction zone

Totally agree on oatmeal, it was my go-to as well. One thing that surprised me though was hummus—super smooth, savory, and filling without any irritat...

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