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RE: Keeping your mouth healthy after a root canal – what worked for you?

I hear you on that. After my root canal, my gums got real sensitive too—water flosser was a game changer for me. Yeah, it’s noisy, but way less hassle...

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RE: EATING SOUP FOR WEEKS: HOW LONG DID IT TAKE YOU TO CHEW NORMAL FOOD AGAIN?

I remember that stage all too well. Took me a good three months before I could chew anything more solid than scrambled eggs without feeling like my ja...

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RE: That Moment When Your Bracket Pops Off on a Sunday Night

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had a bracket pop off and waited almost two weeks before getting it fixed. Didn’t notice any major ...

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RE: Struggling to pronounce certain words with new dentures—anyone else?

Funny you mention singing, because I actually did that too, but not on purpose at first. My grandkids were over and we were all belting out silly song...

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RE: Retainer glued in or popping one in and out?

I’ve had my bottom retainer glued in for, gosh, almost 15 years now. I’ll be honest, it’s a hassle with flossing—threaders never really worked for me ...

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RE: Tricks for feeling good about a “toothy” smile?

Ain’t that the truth. I spent years hiding my smile because of a gap, always thought folks were staring. Turns out, most people are just happy to see ...

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RE: SHIFTING YOUR SMILE CENTER: WHO'S USING ELASTICS VS. SPRINGS?

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. My grandkid was on elastics for a while and, honestly, it was a constant battle—those little bands would...

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RE: What do you actually eat with aligners?

I hear you on the snacking struggle. When I first got my trays, I thought I could just pop ‘em out for a handful of nuts or a cookie, but honestly, af...

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RE: Moving my jaw around after tightening: does it even help?

I’m with you on the “don’t talk to me” approach after a tightening. When I first started out, I tried the gentle movement thing because everyone said ...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Popcorn’s been my nemesis for years, braces or not. Those little husks just love to wedge themselves where they don’t belong. I remember thinking a wa...

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RE: Making the switch: how I use my water flosser (and where I still mess up)

Oh, the mess is no joke—I’ve practically given my bathroom a daily shower just from using that thing. I actually cranked the water pressure down after...

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RE: The night before surgery: a choose-your-own-cleanliness adventure

You’re right, those sponge brushes feel pretty pointless, don’t they? I remember thinking, “Is this even doing anything?” But yeah, the nurses told me...

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RE: Which is better for implant soreness: painkillers or just waiting it out?

Funny you mention the appetite thing—I had a similar issue after my second implant, just didn’t feel like eating much for a few days. I get nervous ab...

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RE: Which one actually gets your teeth cleaner: blasting with water or good ol’ string floss?

String floss always felt like it did a better job for me, especially when I could actually get between the teeth. But with a permanent retainer, half ...

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RE: Anyone dealt with wobbly teeth? What worked for you?

You’re not alone with that anxious feeling—it’s honestly pretty normal. I still remember sitting around as a kid, refusing to touch a wobbly tooth no ...

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