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

That checklist idea is actually pretty clever—I wish I’d thought of it back when my nephew knocked his front tooth on the playground. I totally get th...

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

That makes sense—sometimes it feels like you’re just paying for reassurance, right? I always wonder about those borderline situations, like a tooth th...

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RE: Toothbrush showdown: electric vs manual for older folks

That's a really good point about pressure—I used to be guilty of that myself. I switched to an electric brush about a year ago, and at first, I didn't...

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RE: Curious about recovery time after tooth extraction and implants

Yeah, dental healing can be super unpredictable. When I had my implant done, I thought smoothies would be the perfect solution...but turns out cold st...

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RE: Braces for underbite taking forever and a day

Yeah, peanut butter can be tricky... mine always stayed kinda chunky no matter what I did. Almond butter was way easier to blend smooth, though. Hang ...

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RE: How Long Does Your Mouthguard Usually Last?

I've wondered about this too, actually... My dentist mentioned that denture tablets are usually fine short-term, but over months or years they might s...

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

I've actually tried a couple of those DIY moldable guards myself, and honestly, results were pretty mixed. The first one I got was super cheap—like un...

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

I've wondered about this too, especially since my dentist always emphasizes technique over equipment. Last time I asked, she said both types do a dece...

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RE: struggling with pain after bone graft—anyone else dealing with this?

Haha, I did the exact same thing when I had mine done. Started off with basic searches, then ended up knee-deep in threads from 2007, convinced I'd me...

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RE: My experience with getting teeth whitened professionally

I've noticed the same thing about sensitivity formulas—they're definitely gentler. But I'm curious, has anyone compared these at-home sensitive produc...

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RE: Sensitive Gums Driving Me Nuts—Saltwater Rinse or OTC Gel?

I've tried both saltwater rinses and OTC gels, and honestly, they each have their moments. Saltwater rinses are great because they're gentle, cheap, a...

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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 yeah, activated charcoal's pretty solid advice, actually. I've used it a few times to neutralize weird dental product smells, and it really does ...

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

Haha, reading this thread brings back memories. I remember my first few attempts with floss threaders—I felt like I needed three hands just to manage ...

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

Totally agree about podcasts—true crime is oddly perfect for distracting yourself from dental discomfort. Interesting point about video games too, had...

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RE: Finally confident smiling in photos again

Yeah, I had a similar experience. At first, I went all-in with whitening strips thinking it'd speed things up, but my teeth got crazy sensitive... les...

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