Concerning the big dent, I tried using the iron + wet cloth to see if the wood could come up a little. Apparently it did:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwA...w?usp=drivesdk
Not fixed, but better IMO. At least before using super glue on it as Frank mentioned. What do you guys think?
Now... Loose braces?!?! I'm thinking about filling it with Araldite. Any thoughts?