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RE: Weirdest thing that helped me after gum surgery

Greek yogurt was my go-to too, but dang, it gets pricey if you’re eating it every meal for days. I ended up mixing in some instant pudding mix just to...

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

Right?! That’s what I kept asking myself, especially after my wallet took the first hit. My dentist blamed “hidden canals” too, but I swear it just fe...

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RE: Why does every night guard feel like a mouthful of plastic?

Haha, I call mine “the mouth brick.” I’m with you—those thick guards are like wearing a retainer from the 90s. I’ve looked at the slim ones too, but m...

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RE: Keeping your electric toothbrush in shape—what do you actually do?

You’re definitely not alone. My brush basically grows a science experiment during summer—humidity turns it into a petri dish. I’m with you on skipping...

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RE: Swollen gums after getting braces—normal or not?

We had the same issue with those “fun” flavors. My kiddo begged for watermelon because, you know, apparently mint is “for old people.” Well, the first...

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RE: What would you do if your kid needed a filling but was terrified of the dentist?

Nitrous definitely helped my kid too, but my wallet was not a fan. I remember getting the bill and thinking, “Was that magic gas made of gold?” Seriou...

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RE: Tips for keeping sane after getting a dry socket

Haha, the clove oil taste is wild, right? I swear it stuck around longer than the pain did. I tried the smoothie-with-a-spoon thing too, but honestly,...

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RE: What do you do when a bracket pops off at night?

Honestly, I’m starting to think my brackets have a secret grudge against me. I’ve had one pop off while eating a banana—like, how is that even possibl...

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RE: Did you know your gums can regrow (sort of)?

I totally relate to the bleeding gums part—used to think that was just “normal” if you brushed hard enough. Turns out, nope, just my wallet and gums b...

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RE: Mouthwash vs. saltwater rinse after root canal—what worked better for you?

I wish my wallet agreed with you on that one... I swear these tiny bottles of mouthwash somehow disappear faster than my willpower at the dentist. But...

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

I get the worry about peroxide, but honestly, I’ve been using it (super diluted, like a splash in a cup of water) every couple weeks and haven’t notic...

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RE: GUM ISSUES SUCK—HERE'S SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME

Chamomile tea rinse, huh? Sounds fancy...but cheap enough to try. Does it matter if it's the bagged stuff or loose leaf? Asking for my wallet. ὠ...

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RE: Unexpected toothpaste hacks that actually work

Haha yeah, learned that the hard way myself... RIP my old sunglasses. Did you manage to salvage your lenses at all, or are they toast now?

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

Haha, glad I'm not the only one drooling over the sink at midnight wondering if I just flushed $20 down the drain. Honestly, I've been rocking the che...

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

Haha, your description of the boil-and-bite experience is spot-on. Did you also have that awkward moment where you're standing over the sink, drooling...

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