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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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RE: Noticed my gums acting weird lately

Hmm, your experience makes sense, but I'd be cautious about assuming it's always just an adjustment thing. I felt the same way when I switched to a w...

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RE: Surviving the Liquid Food Life After Jaw Surgery

Blended pizza, huh... that's definitely a new one for me. I thought I'd heard it all when someone mentioned liquefied cheeseburgers a while back. Hone...

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RE: Quick hacks to brighten teeth by morning?

I've heard mixed things about whitening mouthwash—some swear by it, others say it's just minty water, lol. Curious, do you think it's actually whiteni...

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