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RE: Keeping kids’ teeth clean between visits—what actually works?

I totally relate to the “secret club” feeling—my kid brushes like it’s a sport, and we still get those “watch this spot” comments. Switching up snacks...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Right? I tried clove oil exactly once and it was like my mouth was on fire, but not in a good way. Ice pack (or, yeah, frozen peas) is way less dramat...

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RE: Why does it feel like dentists only want to throw antibiotics at gum problems?

I totally relate to this—my dentist gave me antibiotics for swollen gums after my first cleaning, and I was honestly kind of freaked out. I kept wonde...

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RE: The day my tongue cleaner became a secret weapon

I totally get the nerves. I actually tried swapping the order once and freaked out thinking I’d done it “wrong.” But honestly, my tongue felt cleaner ...

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RE: Noticed my gums getting crankier as I get older—anyone else?

Yeah, I totally relate. I was really nervous about switching things up, but the soft brush made a big difference for me too. My gums just felt less so...

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RE: Worried about stitches after implant surgery

That weird taste totally had me panicking too—my mind just jumps straight to “infection” every time. I’m always scared to brush near the stitches, hon...

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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 totally relate to being nervous about making stuff at home. I tried a simple chamomile tincture once, thinking it would be easy, but it ended up tas...

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RE: Brushing Battles: How Often Is Enough in Elder Care?

Totally get this, but honestly, missing a brush here and there probably isn’t the end of the world. My dentist once told me stressing too much can do ...

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

Definitely not just you... I swear, the universe senses when we're trying to budget carefully and decides it's the perfect time for chaos. Right after...

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

I totally feel you on the anxiety part... I'm actually scheduled for my first implant next month (yikes). I did crunch some numbers beforehand, and ho...

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

Room-temp smoothies make sense, hadn't thought of that before. And oatmeal smoothies aren't weird at all—I was skeptical at first too, but they're sur...

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RE: Tricks to get kids excited about brushing teeth

Interesting, sticker charts actually worked great for us—but only after we let our daughter pick out her own stickers. Before that, she wasn't into it...

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

Totally relate to the rice paranoia, haha. I remember panicking after accidentally biting into a sesame seed bun—spent ages checking the mirror afterw...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

I've actually tried toothpaste on small silver jewelry before, and it worked surprisingly well. My mom used to swear by this method for quick fixes wh...

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

I've never had luck with sanitizer either, honestly... always ended up spreading the stain around more. Maybe fabric type matters? Has anyone tried ha...

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