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RE: Finally figured out how to eat pizza without crying

Seriously, I felt like some kind of food detective, poking at everything like, “Will you betray me, mashed potato?” I totally get the pizza struggle—t...

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RE: How Long Did It Take You To Feel Normal After Root Tip Surgery?

Haha, that’s exactly what I did. It’s like, “Is my cheek awake yet? Nope. How about now?” I probably looked like I was trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube ...

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RE: Stuff I never thought to ask my dentist (but probably should)

I hear you on the jaw click—mine sounds like popcorn sometimes. I got a night guard for grinding, but honestly, it’s like my jaw just wants to perform...

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RE: Electric Toothbrushes: Game Changer or Overhyped for Keeping Gums Healthy?

Haha, that gym membership analogy is too real. I swear my electric brush is judging me when I start slacking. First week, I was a model brusher, follo...

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RE: Choosing between autografts and allografts for better healing?

I swear, after my own gum graft (I went with the autograft—aka, they took a chunk from my palate), I basically became a mouth hermit for two weeks. My...

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RE: How do you feel about fluoride in your tap water?

Moving to a place with fluoridated tap water was a whole saga for me too. Here’s my step-by-step journey: Step one, I took a big gulp straight from ...

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RE: Water flossers showdown: cordless vs countertop, what's your pick?

Haha, yeah, that’s the cordless struggle—great for tight spaces, but sometimes I feel like I’m just misting my teeth instead of blasting out the gunk....

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RE: Getting my bite fixed with metal in my mouth—worth it?

I hear you on the small wins—my teen’s fixed retainer basically turned flossing into an Olympic event. We tried those tiny brushes too, but I swear ha...

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

That hits home. I used to brush after every meal like my dentist suggested, but honestly, it felt like a full-time job. Now I'm on the twice-a-day tra...

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

Alright, confession time: I once tried one of those “paint-on” whitening pens from the drugstore. The instructions made it sound like I’d have a Holly...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

Totally agree about the thicker handles being a lifesaver—especially first thing in the morning when my hands feel like rusty hinges. I switched to el...

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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?

Haha, gym socks...been there. If the smell's too funky, try airing it out uncovered for a day or two—sometimes the weird odors mellow out naturally. W...

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

Honestly, savory smoothies might be pushing it a bit...tried a spinach-cucumber combo once myself, and let's just say it tasted like lawn clippings. B...

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

Yeah, your dad's experience sounds pretty spot-on. My aunt had implants done last year, and she joked afterward that the anticipation was way worse th...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've messed around with whitening strips a bit too, and yeah, sensitivity is no joke. Spacing them out definitely helps—like every other day or even e...

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